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George Mason University · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

positionFairfax, VA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern

George Mason University is a prominent center for translational research, particularly in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct geochemical and micropaleontological analyses for a project focused on paleoclimate signals from the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum.

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Responsibilities

Conducts research to support the aims of the recently funded project "Disentangling paleoclimate signals with individual foraminiferal analyses from a new record of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum" including 1) geochemical and micropaleontological analyses, 2) data analysis, visualization, and interpretation, and 3) preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations
Contributes to activities related to advancing research in the PI Hupp’s laboratory; and
Participates in relevant professional development opportunities to further support career development

Qualification

In GeologyGeochemical analysisMicropaleontological analysesForaminiferaLaboratory experienceDeep sea sedimentary processesScientific ocean drilling materialsPaleogene paleoceanographyIntegrate geochemical proxies

Required

Terminal degree in a related field
PhD in Geology or related field by start of the postdoctoral position
Experience working with foraminifera
Experience working in a laboratory setting
Knowledge of deep sea sedimentary processes

Preferred

Experience working with scientific ocean drilling materials
Knowledge of Paleogene paleoceanography
Ability to integrate geochemical and micropaleontological proxies to interpret past ocean conditions

Company

George Mason University

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George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
dateFounded in 1957
location
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.gmu.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.68M
Key Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M

Leadership Team

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Bassam Haddad
Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program
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Ellen Laipson
Director, International Security Program
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