EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
EES 5010 GEOSCIENCE SEMINAR - 9/27/2024
There is no seminar this week as faculty and students attend and return from the annual Geological Society of America Conference.
REMINDERS
- Spring/Summer MyUI offerings available: 9/30
- Degree application deadline - grad & undergrad: 10/4
- Degree application late fee - grad & undergrad: 10/5
- Plans of study deadline - grad: 10/15
- Early registration - Winter ‘24 & Spring ‘25: 11/11 - 11/30
- Single thesis deposit due by 5PM CST: 12/9
- Close of classes: 12/13
- Final Exam week: 12/16 -12/20
NOTICE
Faculty & grad student mailboxes have moved to 114 TH. Room is unlocked 8AM - 6PM, M - F. Please do not push papers under door after hours.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CLUB ROCK SALE!
Congratulations to the Environmental Sciences Club on a successful Fall ‘24 rock sale! Be sure to check back in Spring for another sale!
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA CONNECTS 2024, ANNUAL CONFERENCE - ANAHEIM, CA - 9/22 - 9/25/24
Are you attending the annual geological society of American meeting in Anaheim, CA from 9/21 - 9/25? The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences will have a booth (#747). Members of faculty will be on hand with some goodies (pins, lanyards) and information about EES academic programming.
Stop by and say ‘hello!’ if you are attending. We look forward to seeing you there!
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
The Fall ‘24 final exam schedules are now live
A list of Trowbridge Hall-specific exams will be available on classroom doors in the coming weeks.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PROFESSIONAL / POST-GRAD
The purpose of this notice is to inform you of a job opportunity for a Physical Scientist GS-1301-15 position in the Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES), Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences (CSGB) Division, Germantown, MD. The selected program manager will manage a portfolio of fundamental geochemistry and geophysics research in the Geosciences Program. The recruitment will use the Open Continuous Direct Hire Announcement FY24-OCDH-1301-12363662-DH, which is posted on USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783518800.
This announcement will be used to collect applications from both internal and external candidates for this permanent position. You must submit your application, including a resume and any other required documents identified in the announcement, through USAJOBS to be considered for this position. Your application should describe how your experience demonstrates that you meet the requirements for a GS-15 position and should show that you possess the knowledge and abilities in geosciences required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Management will request a list of applicants on September 30, 2024.
Anyone applying to this position needs to be aware that, if selected, you will be placed on a new appointment in the Civil Service. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.
For more information, please contact Gail McLean at Gail.Mclean@science.doe.gov.
Overview
The program manager will manage the Geosciences Program in the CSGB Division of BES in Germantown, MD. The program manager will determine scientific focus and direction of the research portfolio, prepare calls for proposals, organize independent peer reviews, recommend funding allocations, organize Principal Investigator meetings, serve as a liaison on committees, and assess scientific progress of the research portfolio. The program manager conceives, justifies, plans, initiates, manages, and coordinates all aspects of the program that includes a diverse range of fundamental experimental, theoretical, and computational research in geochemistry and geophysics.
The BES Geosciences program supports a broad range of fundamental research projects including but not limited to analytical geochemistry, experimental and theoretical geochemistry, rock physics and fluid flow physics, hydrology, geophysical imaging of rock and fluid properties, hydrogeophysics , biogeochemistry, and application of AI/ML and computational modeling to the simulation and study of geochemical and geophysical processes. Geochemical research emphasizes fundamental understanding of the reaction mechanisms and rates associated with geochemical processes, focusing on molecular-mesoscale aspects of minerals and interfaces and on the molecular origins of critical element/isotope distributions and their influence on migration/separation/fractionation pathways in the earth, ranging from weathering environments to magmatic/hydrothermal systems. Geophysical research focuses on new approaches to understand subsurface processes that characterize the evolution of fractures in the upper crust, particularly when associated with enhanced geothermal systems and CO2 mineralization and storage.
Other information: More information about BES can be found at: https://science.osti.gov/bes.
A description of the BES Geosciences Program can be found at: https://science.osti.gov/bes/csgb/Research-Areas/Geosciences.
GEOLOGIST IV - KENTUCKY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON, KY
The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), a publicly supported research center within the University of Kentucky (UK), is recruiting a Geologist IV. Key position responsibilities include leading a field team to collect methane concentration measurements from orphaned oil and gas wells, examine and analyze gas samples collected, and digital database entry of measurements.
This position will be responsible for personnel and grant management. This position will manage projects which includes supervision of project teams, routine budget tracking, and project reporting. This position must collaborate and communicate with KGS staff, other UK researchers, project stakeholders/sponsors, professionals, and landowners to enable successful completion of project. This position will publish reports and present findings at professional meetings.
Required Education: Ph.D. in Geosciences
Knowledge/Experience of Gas and Brine Geochemistry, Hydrocarbon Geochemistry; 5+ years of state issued driver’s license; competent in use of Microsoft Excel
Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Familiarity with oil and gas wells; sampling for hydrocarbons and brine; coding in Python or Matlab.; ARC GIS
Colorado College is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in sedimentary geology to join the Geology Department starting in August 2025.
Geology Department website: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/geology/
We seek an individual who uses quantitative methods and the rock record to explore topics of societal relevance. We welcome researchers studying:
(1) extreme events, such as abrupt climate transitions, flooding, mass movements, extinction events, etc.;
(2) sedimentary and associated responses to tectonic or other external forcings; or
(3) carbon cycle through time.
Well-qualified candidates will have a demonstrated interest in teaching and a commitment to conducting research with undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach introductory-level courses in earth systems and earth history, an upper-division process-oriented sedimentology course, and advanced topical and/or methodological electives in their area of expertise. Strong candidates will present a research agenda that complements the existing disciplinary expertise in the Department and/or the College.
Full posting at: https://jobs.coloradocollege.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-geology-on-campus-colorado-united-states
Application due by: October 16, 2024
The incumbent serves as the Senior Professional Staff (Geoscientist/Geochemist). The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board offers unique opportunities to address complex environmental challenges of national and international importance while working on a team of professionals from a variety of scientific and technical disciplines.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Geoscientist/Geochemist will:
- Maintain extensive knowledge of corrosion mechanisms; evolution of the geochemical environment that includes processes such as sorption and diffusion that impact the barrier performance of engineered and natural barriers; nuclear waste form degradation; radionuclide release and transport; and surface complexation and other mechanisms that impact the transport of radionuclides in different geologic media.
- Evaluate DOE activities related to monitored retrievable storage facilities and deep geologic repositories, including developing technical siting criteria, site characterization, performance assessments, and development and deployment of laboratory-based and field-based experiments investigating geochemical topics.
- Familiarity with laboratory and field experiments on radioactive material transport, numerical models for reactive transport, and coupled process models.
- Provides the Board with detailed information on developments in both the private and public sectors that can affect the direction of DOE's repository development program, and analyzes the technical, scientific, and regulatory effects of those developments.
- Provides authoritative technical advice and guidance to the Executive Director and to Board members on complex technical issues related to key decisions made by DOE. As requested by the Executive Director, the incumbent drafts correspondence and reports in response to inquiries from members of Congress and their staff, state and local governments, Federal agencies, Tribes, and the interested public.
- Ability to conduct technical or scientific investigations in areas of assigned responsibility, gather technical data, analyze the data, and write succinct reports based on the analysis.
- Maintain a current knowledge of DOE efforts to implement its spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste management program by attending DOE meetings, reviewing DOE documents, and interacting with DOE and contractor employees working in the program.
- Analyze DOE implementation plans and meet with appropriate DOE representatives to ascertain the status of DOE's implementation of approved Board recommendations.
- Interact with scientific groups and committees, other Federal agencies, Tribes or state and local governments to assist the Board in evaluating DOE activities and developing Board recommendations. When appropriate and as assigned by the Executive Director, the incumbent represents the Board at technical meetings, in meetings with interested groups, and in interactions with members of Congress and their staffs, and representatives of the Office of Management and Budget and the Government Accountability Office.
- Assist other professional staff members in executing their duties when assigned to do so.
Education: Should possess an advanced degree (preferably a doctorate) in geoscience or geochemistry or a closely related field and at least eight years of professional experience.
Foreign Education: In order to demonstrate that education completed in other countries meets the qualification requirements, applicants must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. program. Otherwise, proof must be provided to show that full credit has been given for the courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
For further information, visit: (https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/).
Qualifications
- A comprehensive knowledge of the mission, functions, responsibilities, and objectives of the Board.
- Superior communication, synthesis, and writing skills, including the ability to accurately summarize Board deliberations and prepare draft reports based on those deliberations in a timely manner.
- Ability to analyze information from multiple disciplines and communicate the results of the analyses clearly and effectively in written reports and presentations to Board members, Congress, and Department of Energy senior management, as appropriate.
- Familiarity with programs of other agencies and the legislation affecting them, including the Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including Board members and staff, and to assist with reviews being performed by other staff members.
- The necessary skills to organize teams, manage meetings, and supervise the production of reports and other documents.
- Familiarity with the U.S. program, programs in other countries, and international organizations involved in managing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
- Potential for effective participation in teams with respect to planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
- Relevant project experience may include participation on interdisciplinary teams, project management, and workshop coordination
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on TBD.
- Résumé which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicating hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
- A written statement presenting the applicant's key qualifications, experience and skills and discussing how these relate to the required and desirable qualifications.
- Current/Former Federal employees: Most recent Performance Appraisal.
- Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
- Official Transcript.
- Incomplete applications may be rejected.
How to Apply
To apply for this position: Please submit your application by mail or email and reference announcement number in the email subject line and in your cover letter.
Applications by mail should be sent to:
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
ATTN: Neysa M. Slater-Chandler, Director of Administration
2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22201-3367
703-235-4473
Applications by e-mail should be sent to resumes@nwtrb.gov and reference this Job Announcement number in the subject line.
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2025 AT FREEPORT-MCMORAN
Freeport-McMoran is the largest publicly traded producer of copper in the world. It is headquartered in Phoenix and the North American mines are in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
Internship categories include geology, environmental science, geomechanical engineering, mine engineering, and other types of engineering and supply chain. Working at a mine or in mining is a unique experience!
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBvnHNMy
Qualifications include: Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate discipline or closely related field; OR Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree or closely related field
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.50 - $34.25 /hour
RESEARCH
2025 NASA ASTROPHYSICS MISSION DESIGN SCHOOL APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - NOVEMBER 4, 2024 - NASA JET PROPULSION LABORATORY - PASADENA, CA
2025 NASA Astrophysics Mission Design School Applications Due November 4, 2024
Offered by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, AMDS is a 3-month long career development experience to learn the development of a hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment while getting an in-depth, first-hand look at instrument design, mission life cycle, costs, schedule & the inherent trade-offs.
Engineering students close to completion of their MS degree, science & engineering, Doctoral candidates, recent PhDs, Postdocs, & Junior Faculty who are U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents are eligible. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply; we highly value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Session: Feb 6 - Apr 25
AMDS is roughly equivalent in workload to a rigorous 3-credit graduate course, requiring an average effort of 10-12 hours per week. Participants act as a space science mission team during the first 10 weeks of preparatory webinars, with the final culminating week mentored at JPL by JPL’s Advance Project Design Team or Team-X for refining the mission concept design & presenting it to a mock review board of NASA Center experts.
Register here for AMDS Application Q&A Webinar on October 7, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm Pacific Time.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://go.nasa.gov/missiondesignschools
FELLOWSHIP
POST DOCTORAL SCHOLAR - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY
The University of Kentucky (UK) Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, in cooperation with the Kentucky Geological Survey, has an opening for an innovative postdoctoral scholar with experience in paleolimnology and near surface geophysics. This research position will work primarily in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of CHIRP seismic reflection profiles and GPR data, as well as sediment cores (geochronology, multi-proxy analyses) from extant and paleo-lakes. International fieldwork is required for the position; experience with coring will be considered a plus. The post-doctoral scholar will support NSF-sponsored research on Lake Tanganyika (eastern Africa) and in central Appalachia. The scholar will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of experts and build an independent research program that examines the influence of hydroclimate change on biodiversity and aquatic ecosystem function. Opportunities exist for the selected applicant to mentor students and developing learning opportunities (courses, workshops, etc.) for the UK earth science community. The position includes support for research-related travel and conference attendance.UK is located in Lexington, a vibrant city of 300,000+ people in the heart of the scenic Bluegrass region. Lexington and UK offer excellent cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, as well as easy access to Louisville and Cincinnati. This is a limited term appointment for two years with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional years, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. We will begin reviewing applications starting October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please include a current curriculum vitae along with a cover letter that details your experience related to the required items listed above.
A complete application includes the uploading of a list of three references. Please upload those in PDF format to the Applicant Document section as Specific Request
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AT AMES NATIONAL LABORATORY - IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY - AMES, IA
Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.
Chemical and Biological Sciences Division at the Ames National Laboratory, a Department of Energy National Laboratory is searching for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate. Ames National Laboratory is a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory located on the campus of Iowa State University, offering a diverse, innovative working environment that excels at cutting-edge chemistry, physical sciences, and materials research. Ames Laboratory is a world leader in catalysis, polymer upcycling, rare earths, separations, computational chemistry, quantum materials, synthesis, and additive manufacturing. Ames Laboratory is the home of the Critical Materials Institute, a DOE-supported Energy Innovation Hub.
We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for advanced electron microscopy-based investigations of layered natural and synthetic clay minerals. This position relies on high-resolution electron microscopy imaging, diffraction studies and analytical investigations of low-Z and beam sensitive materials. Our systems include natural clays, micas, and related synthetic 2D platforms. The successful candidate will be involved in comprehensive dynamic characterization electron beam-sensitive materials, including the characterization in hydrated state, under controlled environment, and as a function of external stimuli. We are seeking applicants with hands-on experience using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and focused ion beam (FIB) techniques.
The candidate must hold a PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry, mineralogy or a related discipline. Ph.D. must be completed prior to the start date.
You will have demonstrated proven track-record in the areas of advanced electron microscopy, as well as understanding of experimental scanning transmission electron microscopy and complex data processing. Your experience with in-situ techniques will be a plus, as well as understanding of the nature of interactions of electron beam with the specimen and critical dose and dose-rate, and a solid publication record is important. Your skillset and creativity will enrich collaborative projects. You are a motivated, quality-oriented individual capable of working with minimal supervision, and have good written and oral communication skills. You have demonstrated experience working successfully as part of a team in a collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment. You are able to communicate effectively with collaborators.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 350 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email: eooffice@iastate.edu
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2025 AT FREEPORT-MCMORAN
Freeport-McMoran is the largest publicly traded producer of copper in the world. It is headquartered in Phoenix and the North American mines are in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
Internship categories include geology, environmental science, geomechanical engineering, mine engineering, and other types of engineering and supply chain. Working at a mine or in mining is a unique experience!
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBvnHNMy
Qualifications include: Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate discipline or closely related field; OR Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree or closely related field
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.50 - $34.25 /hour
Graduate Student Support: $24,000/year includes academic stipend and summer internship at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
Research Topics: Climate Extremes including Drought, Flooding, Wildfire, and Heatwave Analysis using Remote Sensing Observations in Southern California.
Qualifications:
- US citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents with interests in climate change, data analysis and geospatial modeling
- Pursue a M.S. program in Environmental Science for Spring 2025 at Cal State Los Angeles
- Application deadline: October 15th, 2024
- Under-represented minorities, females, veterans, and students with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants please send a copy of your resume/CV to Dr. Jingjing Li at jli104@calstatela.edu and Dr. Alireza Farahmand at afarahm2@calstatela.edu
CSE GRADUATE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES SHOWCASE
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Attend as much you can!
Various locations—University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus
This event is designed to explore pathways for historically under-represented students interested in learning more about University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering graduate programs. Open to all.
Apply by Friday, September 27, to be considered for a travel scholarship. Registration is open until Friday, Oct. 4.
We are seeking a MS student in Environmental Science at the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), beginning January 2025. The successful candidate will conduct research at the Geological and Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory (GERSLab) at UTC. The research will focus on developing models to estimate water quality in the Tennessee River using remote sensing technology.
Basic qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or a related field.
- Experience in GIS/Remote Sensing technology.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in coding (e.g., Python, R) and data analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in using water quality measuring equipment and water quality data collection in rivers.
- Proficiency in spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro and Python.
- Proficiency in digital image processing using ArcGIS Pro/Erdas Imagine and Google Earth Engine.
- Experience in working with imagery acquired by Landsat satellites.
- Prior research experience in the relevant fields.
Funding and Benefits:
The position is fully funded with a competitive stipend (graduate research assistantship), benefits, and tuition.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should email Dr. Azad Hossain (azad-hossain@utc.edu) with a CV and a brief statement of interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The selected candidate must apply to the environmental science graduate program of UTC.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an externally funded research project at GERSLab at UTC on remote sensing of water quality. We look forward to your application.
RESEARCH
2025 NASA ASTROPHYSICS MISSION DESIGN SCHOOL APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - NOVEMBER 4, 2024 - NASA JET PROPULSION LABORATORY - PASADENA, CA
2025 NASA Astrophysics Mission Design School Applications Due November 4, 2024
Offered by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, AMDS is a 3-month long career development experience to learn the development of a hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment while getting an in-depth, first-hand look at instrument design, mission life cycle, costs, schedule & the inherent trade-offs.
Engineering students close to completion of their MS degree, science & engineering, Doctoral candidates, recent PhDs, Postdocs, & Junior Faculty who are U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents are eligible. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply; we highly value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Session: Feb 6 - Apr 25
AMDS is roughly equivalent in workload to a rigorous 3-credit graduate course, requiring an average effort of 10-12 hours per week. Participants act as a space science mission team during the first 10 weeks of preparatory webinars, with the final culminating week mentored at JPL by JPL’s Advance Project Design Team or Team-X for refining the mission concept design & presenting it to a mock review board of NASA Center experts.
Register here for AMDS Application Q&A Webinar on October 7, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm Pacific Time.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://go.nasa.gov/missiondesignschools
FELLOWSHIP
POST DOCTORAL SCHOLAR - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY
The University of Kentucky (UK) Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, in cooperation with the Kentucky Geological Survey, has an opening for an innovative postdoctoral scholar with experience in paleolimnology and near surface geophysics. This research position will work primarily in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of CHIRP seismic reflection profiles and GPR data, as well as sediment cores (geochronology, multi-proxy analyses) from extant and paleo-lakes. International fieldwork is required for the position; experience with coring will be considered a plus. The post-doctoral scholar will support NSF-sponsored research on Lake Tanganyika (eastern Africa) and in central Appalachia. The scholar will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of experts and build an independent research program that examines the influence of hydroclimate change on biodiversity and aquatic ecosystem function. Opportunities exist for the selected applicant to mentor students and developing learning opportunities (courses, workshops, etc.) for the UK earth science community. The position includes support for research-related travel and conference attendance.UK is located in Lexington, a vibrant city of 300,000+ people in the heart of the scenic Bluegrass region. Lexington and UK offer excellent cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, as well as easy access to Louisville and Cincinnati. This is a limited term appointment for two years with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional years, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. We will begin reviewing applications starting October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please include a current curriculum vitae along with a cover letter that details your experience related to the required items listed above.
A complete application includes the uploading of a list of three references. Please upload those in PDF format to the Applicant Document section as Specific Request
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AT AMES NATIONAL LABORATORY - IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY - AMES, IA
Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.
Chemical and Biological Sciences Division at the Ames National Laboratory, a Department of Energy National Laboratory is searching for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate. Ames National Laboratory is a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory located on the campus of Iowa State University, offering a diverse, innovative working environment that excels at cutting-edge chemistry, physical sciences, and materials research. Ames Laboratory is a world leader in catalysis, polymer upcycling, rare earths, separations, computational chemistry, quantum materials, synthesis, and additive manufacturing. Ames Laboratory is the home of the Critical Materials Institute, a DOE-supported Energy Innovation Hub.
We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for advanced electron microscopy-based investigations of layered natural and synthetic clay minerals. This position relies on high-resolution electron microscopy imaging, diffraction studies and analytical investigations of low-Z and beam sensitive materials. Our systems include natural clays, micas, and related synthetic 2D platforms. The successful candidate will be involved in comprehensive dynamic characterization electron beam-sensitive materials, including the characterization in hydrated state, under controlled environment, and as a function of external stimuli. We are seeking applicants with hands-on experience using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and focused ion beam (FIB) techniques.
The candidate must hold a PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry, mineralogy or a related discipline. Ph.D. must be completed prior to the start date.
You will have demonstrated proven track-record in the areas of advanced electron microscopy, as well as understanding of experimental scanning transmission electron microscopy and complex data processing. Your experience with in-situ techniques will be a plus, as well as understanding of the nature of interactions of electron beam with the specimen and critical dose and dose-rate, and a solid publication record is important. Your skillset and creativity will enrich collaborative projects. You are a motivated, quality-oriented individual capable of working with minimal supervision, and have good written and oral communication skills. You have demonstrated experience working successfully as part of a team in a collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment. You are able to communicate effectively with collaborators.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 350 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email: eooffice@iastate.edu
UPCOMING EVENTS
CAMPUS EVENTS
This fair will focus on recruiting students in ALL MAJORS for full time positions and internships!
PREPARE FOR THE FAIR CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS
- No pre-registration is required; however, view all details about the fair in Handshake including a list of employers and keep up to date with changes!
- Tips for Connecting with Employers at an event
- Download a map to your mobile device -map will be available the week of the event
- Update Your Resume - Drop-in hours are M-Th, 10 am - 3 pm, C310 Pomerantz Center or schedule an appointment on MYUI.
- Attend a Prepare for the Fair Session: Do's Don'ts & Donuts! Both sessions are in the lobby of the Pomerantz Career Center (C310 Pomerantz Center) - September 23 & 24 - 3:00-4:00 pm.
- Prepare for the Fair Handout
- DEI Resource Guide - Resource guide of employers attending the fair that provided DEI websites + statements for students researching DEI practices at organizations --available week of the event
- Bring your Student ID, copies of your resume and Dress for Success! The event is business casual or professional attire. **If you are in need of free business casual or professional attire, please visit the Clothing Closet at Iowa, G200 (ground floor) of the Iowa Memorial Union.
- Make sure you visit the Student Hospitality in Room 245 across from International Ballroom to get final advice from a career coach or print your resume.
- If you need a break from distraction and need a break from the noise, Quiet Room provided in Room 259 - we ask that noise is kept to a minimum for student guests.
- Parking will be busy this day. IMU Ramp and North Ramp most likely will be full. We suggest trying the Old Capitol Ramp and Tower Place Ramp or find street parking.
- Download the Handshake app in advance to navigate the Fair and research employers in advance! (available for download on both iOS and Android)
- Get your free photo taken at the LinkedIn Booth in International Ballroom Lobby (2nd floor)!
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & ALUMS
- Students will Explore + Connect with:
- Life science, health science & sustainability companies
- Internship/full-time positions
- Graduate and service programs
- Research and volunteer opportunities
- Register in Handshake to stay up to date with changes/list (not required to participate though!)
- Check-in at Ballroom Lobby in Iowa Memorial Union
- Bring your Student ID, copies of your resume and Dress for Success! *If you are in need of free professional attire, please visit the Clothing Closet at Iowa, G200 (ground floor) of the Iowa Memorial Union.
- Parking will be busy this day. IMU Ramp and North Ramp might be full - build in extra time for parking.
- Download the Handshake app in advance to navigate the Fair and research employers in advance! (available for download on both iOS and Android)
- Need some help on how to network with employers? Read our networking tips here!
Additional information:
Update Your Resume and talk with a Peer or a Career Coach - connect virtually and schedule an appointment on MYUI.
Alums - go here to get a Handshake account to participate! Current students - you will already have a Handshake account even if you have not accessed yet - click here to activate and/or login.
Employers & Organizations Registered: TBD
This event is sponsored by: Pomerantz Career Center, Department of Biology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Public Health, Department of Health & Human Physiology, Office of Sustainability & Environment, Global Health Studies
AREA EVENTS
SUNDAY AT THE QUARRY - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - 10AM - 4PM @ BMC’S RAYMOND QUARRY (6900 DUBUQUE RD, RAYMOND, IOWA) - THEME: “EXPLORING FOSSILS”
Start Earth Science Week with a free outdoor experience, collect some fossils, learn about ancient life on earth. This year’s event features programming from the Iowa Geological Survey, UNI Earth Science Department, Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Club, Mid America Paleontology Society, State of Iowa Fossil Repository, and more.
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The EES Department newsletter is published every Tuesday during the academic year, outside of semester breaks. If you would like to add an event, club meeting, or other item of interest, please submit an email to clas-ees@uiowa.edu, with the subject heading "Newsletter item," on Fridays by noon, and your submission will be added to the following Tuesday's newsletter.
Thank You & Have a Great Week!