LitGeo Post Doc

The Department of Geological Sciences is part of the Thomas Hariot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University.

The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of Geological Sciences. Responsibilities include managing aspects of the LIT GEO Project as directed by the team leadership including community engagement, community outreach, educational program development,, mentoring students, and research tasks contributing toward scholarly productivity and peer-review publications. Duties include: hypothesis development, literature review, collection of pilot data, report writing, and supervising of graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of research hypothesis, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. The post-doctoral scholar will be expected to receive training and undergo exchange visits and enrichment activities with other network universities and may also participate in teaching experiences to help prepare them for their future career.

Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Approximately 75% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to LIT GEO research and up to 25% of this will be independent research.

Approximately 10 % of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students.

Approximately 15 % of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to receiving training, teaching, etc.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Geoscience, Geology, Geoscience Education, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science, Geophysics or closely related field at the start of the PD program.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Interest and experience working well with people of all backgrounds.

English Proficiency

NA

Interest in or have experience with societal-relevant and/or community-based geoscience research, community outreach, community engagement, geoscience education, geoscience outreach, environmental geoscience, water quality, water, soil, and water contamination and other society relevant Geoscience areas. Interest or experience with educational program development and/or assessment is considered a plus. Proficiency in Spanish will be beneficial.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through People Admin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: http://www.ecu.edu/postdoctoraffairs/

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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