Postdoctoral/Postmasters Research Associate in Geology
William & Mary

Job Info

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Position Number:

F0A82W

Position Title:

Postdoctoral/Postmasters Research Associate in Geology

Unit Mission Statement:

The Geology Department at William & Mary's mission is to: 1) educate undergraduates about the nature of the earth, the environment and role those systems play in human affairs and 2) conduct original research focused on the processes and history of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. The department offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Science program and requires an independent research project of all majors that is closely mentored by faculty.

Position Summary:

The Department of Geology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position that will begin no earlier than June 10, 2025 and no later than August 10, 2025. Candidates who hold a Master's degree with two years' experience in cyberinfrastructure will also be considered for the position, with the title of Research Associate.

We seek an individual with expertise in computational workflows for Earth science data, geospatial data analysis, educational module development, and outreach efforts. The position is part of the NSF-funded project, NDC-C Pathfinder to Create Integrated Climate Research and Education Using CI. As part of this project, the individual would develop software and instructional tools to democratize access to cyberinfrastructure resources for climate-related science and education. The hiring department for this position is based in Williamsburg, and the position holds the potential for fully remote work, subject to approval. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree with two years' experience in cyberinfrastructure.
• Experience working with geospatial datasets in Earth surface processes, the Arctic, and/or climate.
• Demonstrated experience developing computational workflows for Earth science data.
• Proven experience in education module development and outreach (e.g., workshops, curricular materials).
• Demonstrated collaborative and project management skills across different science domains (e.g., synthesizing data and/or products from different teams into software, a report to stakeholders, or a scientific publication).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Geosciences, climate sciences, or closely related area in hand by the time the appointment begins.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate research.
• Expertise in cutting-edge cyberinfrastructure and climate data integration.
• Experience writing and sharing code in Python, particularly with Jupyter notebooks.
• Experience with development of open-access software and/or learning resources.

Conditions of Employment:

We invite any individual who meets the required qualifications to apply, however, at the time of the appointment, you must be living within the contiguous United States.

Department:

3KE410 Geology Dept

Location:

William & Mary

Job Open Date:

11/01/2024

Review Begin Date:

01/06/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Employment Category:

Faculty

Special Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. We invite any individual who meets the required qualifications to apply, however, at the time of the appointment, you must be living within the contiguous United States. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Earth science or computational geoscience in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, January 6, 2025. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Summary Statement:

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

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