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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Position, available starting December 2024. The Postdoctoral Scholar will join a Penn State-UC Riverside team investigating the Paleocene-Eocene Climate Maximum. The Postdoctoral Scholar will analyze natural samples over the event and work with colleagues to apply a range of modeling tools to the interpretation of the data. The candidate for this position should have: A strong working knowledge of isotopic geochemistry, including thermal ionization mass spectrometry and the use of isotopic double spikes. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with the analysis of metal isotopes and quantitative data analysis. Must have a Ph.D. in geochemistry or geology. Candidates must have demonstrated effective writing skills in high-quality publications. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work under the primary supervision of Matthew Fantle. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Interested applicants should upload the following as a single PDF (i) a cover letter detailing scientific interests, qualifications, future goals, and availability, and (ii) a CV including contact information for three references and links to publications and manuscript drafts. For additional information, please contact Dr. Matthew Fantle (msf17@psu.edu). This is a postdoctoral position, funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance. The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. 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