Antarctic Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow
Colorado State University
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | Antarctic Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202201423AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Fellows |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $70,000 – $85,000 |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
| Desired Start Date | 10/17/2022 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 09/26/2022 |
| Description of Work Unit | The Department: The Department of Geosciences has seventeen full time faculty. The department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees and currently has about 100 majors and 60 graduate students. In keeping with the mission of a Land Grant University, the program is known for its strength in field-based research, commitment to teaching, outreach to solve resource management problems, and basic research programs in sedimentology/stratigraphy, petrology/geochemistry, tectonics, hydrogeology/geomorphology, petroleum geology, economic geology, seismology/geophysics, and geodynamics. |
| Position Summary | The Postdoc will conduct NSF-supported research in source and wave propagation seismology under the mentorship of P.I. Richard Aster. Research will encompass solid Earth seismology, cryoseismology, and volcano seismology. Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here . |
| Required Job Qualifications | Ph.D. in Earth Science. Specialization in seismology. Demonstrated record of early-career research and publication productivity. |
| Preferred Job Qualifications | Specialization in cryoseismology and/or volcano seismology. Research experience with volcano or cryoseismic, sources and associated seismic wave propagation. Antarctic research experience. |
| Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
| Job Duty Category | Scholarly research in Antarctic Seismology |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Seismological analysis of Antarctic cryosphere and volcano seismology incorporating theoretical and applied approaches, to discover new scientific results |
| Percentage Of Time | 75% |
| Job Duty Category | Writing, publication, and presentation of scientific results |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Publication and presentation of scientific results in community peer-reviewed journals, and travel to and participation in relevant scientific meetings, to disseminate results to the seismological, cryosphere, and broader communities, and to the broader public. |
| Percentage Of Time | 25% |
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than 9/26/22 for full consideration at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/111898. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of: References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | Rick Aster, [email protected] |
| EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
| Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
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