Postdoctoral Scholar in Clumped Isotope Compositions
Postdoctoral Scholar in Clumped Isotope Compositions
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The GeoSciences Department at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research research on the clumped isotope compositions of methyl groups in the Lloyd Lab in the Geosciences Department at Penn State. The postdoc will contribute to a funded collaborative project from NASA Exobiology on the isotopic fingerprints of biologic onecarbon reactions. The project tests the viability of the clumped isotope composition of methyl groups as a biosignature that can be transferred between compounds.
Specifically the postdoc will lead a collaborative effort to measure and interpret the isotope effects associated with biologic methyl synthesis and transfer by representative autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms in order to test:
1. Whether the clumped isotopic composition of methyl groups synthesized by living organisms are systematically different than those synthesized by abiotic processes and
2. Whether biologic methyl shuffling leaves a discernible isotopic imprint regardless of the source.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A PhD in stable isotope geochemistry organic geochemistry or microbial biogeochemistry or related discipline by appointment start date
- Demonstrated effective writing skills through highquality reports and publications
Application Instructions
Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals a CV including publication list and names & contact information of up to three references.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the PI Max Lloyd directly for more information.
This is a postdoctoral position funded for one year from the date of hire with excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
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