The Experimental Mineralogy lab (PI: Dr. Susannah Dorfman, https://sukidorfman.rocks/join-us/) in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University is searching for a postdoctoral research associate – fixed term to carry out research in high-pressure experimental physics and chemistry of minerals and other complex materials.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate must hold a PhD in Earth & Environmental Sciences, Physics, Materials Science, or other applicable field before start of the position. The duration of the initial appointment will be 12 months, with a possibility of extension based on performance and funding. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2023.

Previous experience with techniques including any of the following is preferred but not required: diamond anvil cell, synchrotron X-ray techniques, laser spectroscopy, and electron microscopy.

The minimum annual salary for research associates at Michigan State University is $50,637. Salary is negotiable within available grant funding. For more information about benefits at MSU, see https://hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.html.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The PI is committed to working to build and support an inclusive environment for diverse scholars.

If you are interested in this position, please apply at careers.msu.edu (Job no: 820561). The application requires a CV and a letter of interest (up to two pages, please).

https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/512608/research-associatefixed-term

If you have questions about the position, please email Susannah Dorfman at dorfman3@msu.edu.