Postdoctoral Scholar in Paleocene-Eocene Carbon Cycle Feedbacks


Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Paleocene-Eocene Carbon Cycle Feedbacks
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC salary scales set the minimum pay based on the individuals Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See Table Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee /Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow / Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct -Fiscal Year. A reasonable estimate for this position is $60,000 - $71,952.

Percent time: Full-time (100%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D. must be in hand at time of the initial appointment.

Position duration: REVISED Maximum Duration of Service in a Postdoctoral Title- Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time; the initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of reappointment. The total duration of an individuals postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any institution.

Application Window

Open January 25, 2023 through Sunday, Apr 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description


The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar in Paleocene-Eocene Carbon Cycle Feedbacks. Under the direction of Professor James Zachos, the postdoctoral scholar will investigate early Cenozoic climate-carbon cycle feedbacks as part of the C-FORCE project. The project is oriented toward better understanding the nature of possible C-cycle feedbacks, both positive and negative, on climate change. Stable isotope and other records will be constructed to test theory on climate and carbon cycle coupling during the late Paleocene and early Eocene.

Stable C and O isotope and other geochemical records will be constructed to test theory on climate and carbon cycle coupling during the late Paleocene and early Eocene. Experience in geochemical analyses of marine sediments is essential, but not necessary. Experience in geochemical modeling and/or field geology is beneficial. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with a multi-institutional research team that includes sedimentologists, geochemists, and earth system modelers. As such, the ability and willingness to work as part of a team is also required.

The postdoctoral scholar will join a research team that includes Professors Andy Ridgwell and Sandra Kirtland-Turner, University of California, Riverside, as well as collaborators in the UK (University of Birmingham and Southampton University).

The Earth and Planetary Sciences Department at UCSC is a highly interdisciplinary environment comprising approximately 25 faculty with expertise across many components of the Earth System, including climate dynamics, clouds and cloud-aerosol interactions, terrestrial and marine biogeochemical cycles, land surface processes, the cryosphere and sea level change, and planetary atmospheres. UCSC is a world-leading public research university that sits on two thousand acres of redwood-forested hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay with one of the most visually spectacular settings in higher education. The University of California is known for offering competitive retirement savings, health and family benefits, and has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be forwarded to Professor James Zachos, jzachos@ucsc.edu.

Please refer to Position JPF01460 in all correspondence.

Required Documents/Materials

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications and three professional references along with their contact information. The search committee will contact the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that summarizes your research experience, qualifications, and interest in the position.

Full consideration will be given to applications completed by February 28, 2023. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.



The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://eps.ucsc.edu/


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in earth sciences, ocean sciences, or a related field.


Help contact: jzachos@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus Health Center site

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01460







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