Postdoctoral Associate - Center for Planetary Origins to Habitability Rice Space Institute
Postdoctoral Associate - Center for Planetary Origins to Habitability Rice Space Institute
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Position Summary
The Center for Planetary Origins to Habitability (CPO2H) of the Rice Space Institute (RSI) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate position to conduct independent research that contributes to the scientific mission of the newly established center. The centers areas of interest span a broad range of topics including the formation and evolution of planetary systems the origin delivery distribution and cycling of lifeessential elements on planets the interaction between planets and their host stars comparative planetology processes and properties of planetary interiors the physical and chemical interactions between the interiors and planetary surface environments planetary surface processes Earth history to understand evolution of planetary systems the emergence of life and coupled evolution of life and planetary environments. Scholars with a record of cuttingedge research in any subdisciplines of Earth and planetary sciences astrobiology astronomy/astrophysics and space science are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with one or more Rice University Earth and planetary scientists astrophysicists and space physicists using observations laboratory experiments geo and cosmochemical analyses theory and numerical models. The successful candidate is likely to be hosted in either the Department of Earth Environmental and Planetary Sciences or the Department of Physics & Astronomy; however they can collaborate with any member of the Rice community.
The appointment will be for two years renewable for a third year upon funding availability and based on progress and performance. The start date is negotiable.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The following documents must be submitted to receive full consideration for the position. (a) Curriculum vitae with a list of publications (b) a twopage statement of research interests and past research accomplishments (c) and at least three letters of recommendation. The application materials should be sent to by the applicants and the referees.
The application deadline is February 15 2025.
Proposed Hiring Range:
The initial annual salary for the RSI Center for Planetary Origins to Habitability Postdoctoral Associate will be comparable to other Earth and planetary science astronomy and astrobiology prize fellowships. It is subject to annual review and adjustment. In addition the RSI Postdoctoral Associate will receive support for travel computing services publications and other research costs.
Requirements
- Ph.D Earth Sciences Planetary Science Geophysics Astrobiology Astrophysics Space Physics or a related field at the time of the appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their PhD no earlier than December 2019.
- No experience required
Skills Required
- Proficiency in the areas of specialization listed above encompassing possession comprehension and application of comprehensive knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate their research findings orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction
- Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Strong mentoring capabilities to foster the growth and development of peers and junior researchers within the academic community.
Essential Functions
- Perform experiments analyzes data and/or develops models to understand the formation and evolution of planets as well as the onset of planetary habitability.
- Publishes and present research findings
- Supports project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines.
- Mentors oversees and/or trains junior research team members
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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center ator for support.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
