The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for its 2012-2013 school-wide postdoctoral fellows program. This highly competitive institutional award is open to recent doctorates (degree within the past 3 years) in geosciences. We welcome applicants with research interests across the full range of geosciences disciplines. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to pursue their own independent research interests. The appointment is for 2 years with a salary of $60,000 per year plus health and dental benefits. Research support of $10,000 per year is also provided. Successful applicants can begin their program as early as September 1, 2012, but no later than December 31, 2012.

To apply, submit a current CV that includes education, employment history, awards, publications, and extramural funding record, a short (2-3 page) statement of research interests and proposed research, and the names and contact information for 3 references. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2012. Applicants should send applications electronically as email attachment to PostDocJSG@jsg.utexas.edu.

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