Department of Geosciences

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University announces competition for the 2024-2025Harry Hess Fellows Program. This honorific postdoctoral fellowship program provides opportunities for outstanding geoscientists to work in the field of their choice. Research may be carried out independently or in collaboration with members of the Geosciences Department. This program seeks candidates who cherish and create an atmosphere of excellence and diversity. One or more Hess Fellows may be appointed.

Applicants must have or be in the process of completing a Ph.D. and must have less than five years of post Ph.D. professional experience

Current areas of research include:

              · Biogeochemical Cycles                    · Paleoclimatology

              · Environmental Chemistry                 · Paleontology

              · Isotope Geochemistry                      · Petrology                                        

                · Seismology                                      · Geomicrobiology                            

                · Tectonics                                             · Mineral Physics

              · Atmospheric Science                         · Oceanography    

               · Planetary Science                             · Geochronology

              · Earth History                                   · Climate Science

Applications are due on October 31st , 2023 11:59 PM (EST). Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a 1-2 page statement of research interests and goals, and name, address and email address of three referees familiar with their work by applying on the Princeton University jobsite at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/31947 . Hess Fellowships provide a competitive annual salary, depending upon experience, along with a significant allowance for travel to meetings and for research support. Initial awards are for one year, with the possibility of renewal depending upon satisfactory performance and available funding, at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate. A preferred starting date is on or before September 1st, 2024.

Information about the research activities of the Department of Geosciences may be viewed at https://geosciences.princeton.edu .