Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Structural Geology – LDEO
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in Structural Geology. The successful candidate will be involved in a large multidisciplinary project studying the interaction between tectonics and erosion-sedimentation from the eastern Himalayas to the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta region. A primary focus is the 250 km wide Burma subduction-accretion foldbelt in progressive collision with the delta. Another focus is the Shillong Massif, a large basement-cored anticline overthrusting the delta. Field areas will be in Bangladesh, India and possibly Myanmar. The research will entail classic structural skills, such as field mapping, section construction, and layer-parallel strain analysis, but will also include: 1) sedimentology, such as facies interpretation and correlation, and the effects of the coarsening upward stratigraphy on structural growth; 2) familiarity with techniques in geochronology, to recognize opportunities in the field and sampling; 3) numerical modeling of deformation for combining results from other team members and thus testing overarching hypotheses. Experience or training in one or more of the following will be considered positively: field mapping, balanced cross section construction, familiarity with the geology of the field area or Himalayan region.
A Ph.D. in Structural Geology is required.
The position is a one-year appointment, with the opportunity of continuation depending on progress and availability of funding.
Search will stay open for 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the job is filled. Preferred start date is November 1, 2014-January 1, 2015.
Please visit our online application site at https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59571
for further information about this position and to submit your application, cover letter (please include email address), curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, a list of publications, and names and contact information for three referrals.
For further information send an email to steckler@ldeo.columbia.edu or nano@ldeo.columbia.edu.
Columbia University benefits provided with this Officer of Research position.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer –Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.
We only accept online applications.
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