**************************************************************************************************** Postdoc Fellowships at ASU - SESE From: Kelin X Whipple <kxw@xxxxxxx> **************************************************************************************************** The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for the Exploration Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. SESE’s core mission is to integrate science and engineering to provide a better understanding of our world and beyond. Research areas within SESE encompass astrophysics, cosmology, Earth science, climate science, planetary science, exploration systems engineering, and science education. The Exploration Fellowship Program aims to provide opportunities for conducting postdoctoral research on cutting-edge topics and to foster inter-disciplinary collaboration among our diverse faculty. Applications must include a brief research proposal. Potential research topics span the full range of research interests of our faculty (http://sese.asu.edu/focus_areas), including key initiatives in the origin, evolution, and fate of the Universe, planetary bodies, and life; the co-evolution of Earth's surface environment and societies; and lifelong science and engineering education. The first step in the application process (see http://sese.asu.edu/opportunities) is to contact prospective faculty sponsor(s) to discuss potential research topics. When a topic of mutual interest is identified, the applicant prepares a 5-10 page research proposal outlining the problem and the research plan (single space, 12 point, including figures; references do not count against page limit; no budget is needed). Application packets include (1) a cover letter identifying (a) research topic, (b) prospective faculty sponsor(s), and (c) a list of 3 references, (2) CV, (3) 2-3 exemplary research papers, and (4) the research proposal. Preference will be given to proposals that fuse research conducted through multiple focus areas within SESE and that will involve new collaborations among our faculty. Application materials (and any questions) should be submitted by email to exppd@xxxxxxx <mailto:exppd@xxxxxxx>, addressed to the Exploration Fellowship Program Committee. Evaluation of applications begins February 15, 2010, but applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Up to five awards will be offered in this inaugural year of the program and include salary ($50k/yr) and full benefits. Standard awards are 2 year appointments, renewable for a 3^rd year contingent on performance and availability of funding. Typically appointments will start between July 1 and September 1, 2010. ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
