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Postdoctoral Scholar-Planetary Science-CIPS

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Position overview

Salary range: Commensurate with experience
Percent time: 100
Anticipated start: Between July 1, and September 1, 2022
Position duration: Two-years , with renewal for a third year contingent on performance and funding.

Position description

The Center for Integrative Planetary Science (CIPS) at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position in any area of planetary science. Current senior members of CIPS include Gibor Basri, Steven Beckwith, Bruce Buffett, Eugene Chiang, Imke de Pater, William Dietrich, Courtney Dressing, Raymond Jeanloz, Harriet Lau, Jere Lipps, Paul Kalas, Michael Manga, Philip Marcus, Burkhard Militzer, Daniel Stolper, Andrew Westphal. Successful candidates will have overlapping research interests with these faculty members.

The candidate is expected to conduct research in any area of planetary science, present the findings at research seminars and conferences, and publish the results in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. It is furthermore assumed that the candidate becomes an active member of Center for Integrative Planetary Science (CIPS), helps organize the weekly CIPS seminars, enriches the scientific discourse, hosts speakers, and engages in outreach activities.

Current research areas span astronomical observations of the solar system, Martian geodynamics, giant planets, planetary and satellite interiors and atmospheres, planet formation theory, protoplanetary disks, and extrasolar planets. Special attention will be paid to candidates with broad interests and expertise who can bridge Berkeley's Earth and Planetary Science Department and Astronomy Department.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD (or equivalent international degree)
• No more than 3-years post PhD research experience by start date

Preferred qualifications

• Publication record

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
    (Optional)

  • Publications List (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03298

Help contact: cgarrie@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Berkeley