Post Doctoral Fellow

Are you interested in reconstructing paleoenvironments of coastal Alaska using diatoms and sediment properties in core material? Are you also interested in gaining valuable experience managing a university laboratory? Look no further! The Arctic Coastal Geosciences Lab at UAF is now seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow who is ready to take a leadership role within a dynamic lab team. This position emphasizes research and requires that the candidate show advanced understanding of reconstructing past environments using diatom ecology and other sediment proxies (including grain size, sediment age models, etc.), and their ability to work independently towards publishable results. Management duties require the candidate to maintain inventory of current equipment and sample material, manage visiting researchers and borrowed equipment, and provide training and supervision to undergraduate and graduate students working within the lab. We are looking for a candidate who has a positive attitude, strong communication and management skills, and an interest in working collaboratively with a diverse team. Sound like you? We encourage you to apply!

The Geophysical Institute is a research-driven organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and strong benefits including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute is committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and values the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, members from marginalized communities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

To thrive in this role candidates must have strong skills in sediment core descriptions, diatom identification, and preparation of scientific publications with demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate with a diverse team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in remote geology, earth sciences, geophysics, or environmental studies including oceanography and ecology, or a related science field at the time of appointment.

Experience managing and organizing lab facilities and equipment is preferred.

A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Position Details:

This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment.

This position is full-time, exempt postdoctoral fellow position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. 

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

**Applicants must be legally eligible for unrestricted employment to work in the U.S. No work visas will be sponsored for this position.

Applications will be accepted for review on 10/05/2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 10/04/2024.

This posting will close to applications on 10/05/2024.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-7357 or at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu. 

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

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