Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff


Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science


Department: Earth And Environmental Sciences


Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience


Location: East Lansing


Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff, Research/Scientific, Non-Union



Position Summary

The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences is searching for a postdoctoral research associate - fixed term. This position will participate in department research projects, along with conducting research pertaining to their own program of specialization. The duration of the appointment will be 12 months, with a possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

The expectations of a Postdoctoral Research Associate in EES include:

1. Participation and leadership of field expeditions related to his/her research program

2. Carrying out his/her own research in applicable area of study

3. Publishing peer-reviewed papers by collaborating with supervising faculty

4. Vigorously applying for external grants as PI with supervising faculty as Co-PI

5. Actively attending workshops, meetings, and conferences

6. Mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students in the lab

Required Degree

Doctorate