6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 From: "Andrews, Benjamin" <AndrewsB@xxxxxx> Dear Colleagues, Please see this link <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.si.edu/content/ohr/SITrustVacs/SITRUST-23-NMNH0414.pdf__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!YUCAe-OkC2E-d-j2XKj8agaT9kQUTZMP2u2SRTfal1BKhWWPhpqHoeNlKgugYBF-QIm8AauheW7j5DLTthdv$> (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.si.edu/content/ohr/SITrustVacs/SITRUST-23-NMNH0414.pdf__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fFyKicn--iiJZcxtorL_oR3fBXrPeMJylzJJijOkNHg2dfO6Q5BXVOleVrpr8QmnEV7VZjrrdv4AyGSz$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.si.edu/content/ohr/SITrustVacs/SITRUST-23-NMNH0414.pdf__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!YUCAe-OkC2E-d-j2XKj8agaT9kQUTZMP2u2SRTfal1BKhWWPhpqHoeNlKgugYBF-QIm8AauheW7j5DLTthdv$>) for three postdoctoral research opportunities at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. These full-time temporary appointments require a PhD and are each renewable for up to three (3) years upon satisfactory performance. We are hiring one position in each of the following three areas: (1) Life and Minerals - study sedimentary sequences that span the time of the Great Oxidation Event (around ~2.3 billion years ago) to identify magnetofossils, or other fossil evidence of iron-biomineralizing microorganisms, (2) Continents - use the trace element and isotopic compositions of ancient rocks and minerals to investigate the evolution of the early Earth and the onset of modern-style plate tectonics, and (3) Oceans â?? conduct petrologic and mineralogical study of aqueously-altered carbonaceous chondrites and samples returned by the OSIRIS-REx mission to understand their history and the potential to deliver water to early Earth. Applicants should include: (1) a cover letter expressing their interest and applicability for the position; (2) their curriculum vitae (CV); (3) names and contact information for three referees; (4) a research statement; (5) a statement of how the candidate will enhance the diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusivity of the Museum; and (6) any other qualifications the candidate sees as relevant to the position. Applications must be received by May 22nd at 5 PM EST and must be sent to: NMNHStaffing@xxxxxx with the subject "Research Geologist/Biologist." Feel free to contact Tim McCoy (mccoyt@xxxxxx) with any questions, but please note that any applications not sent to the above email address will not be considered. 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 ------------------------------
