Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory - Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cosmogenic Nuclide Science. The research will focus on further refinement of the cosmogenic nuclide technique and its application to Holocene climate changes reflected in the glacier record. The main focus will be on improving the 36Cl and in-situ 14C techniques. The PDRS should be interested in application of cosmogenic nuclides to climate problems. A strong background in radionuclide chemistry (particularly Cl-36) is essential, in particular interest in strategies to further refine the Cl-36 production rates, including stastical approaches, would be expected. An interest in other cosmogenic nuclides, including in-situ C-14 is desirable. Duties include streamlining of the Cl-36 chemistry routine at LDEO, the management of the in-situ C-14 line, processing of Be-10 samples, participation in field trips, interpretation of cosmogenic data in a multi-discipline paleoclimate environment.

This is a full-time one-year appointment with continuation contingent upon funding. This position requires a Ph.D in Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or a related field, degree recently received preferred.
Position will remain open for at least 30 days and until the position is filled, but preferred start date is March 2010. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae(including email-address), a statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 referees to:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52624

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