Postdoctoral Fellow - School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Reinhard)

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About the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) is highly interdisciplinary and covers broadly all fields of Earth and space science. EAS hosts a range of undergraduate degrees, including B.S. programs in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), Solid Earth and Planetary Sciences (SEP), and Environmental Science (ENVS), and hosts a distinct interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Ocean Science and Engineering in collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences and Environmental Engineering. For more information about our School and academic programs, visit eas.gatech.edu.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in Earth Sciences, Soil Science, Agronomy, or any related field.

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher responsibilities will include :

Required Qualifications

A doctorate in Earth Sciences, Soil Sciences, Agronomy, or any related field is required by the start of the appointment.

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit the following :

Application materials should be submitted as PDF files.

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Chris Reinhard at chris.reinhard@eas.gatech.edu

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Other Information

Applications will be considered beginning September 23, 2024 , but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http : / / policylibrary.gatech.edu / employment / pre-employment-screening .