Postdoctoral position in marine geophysics – Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory – Columbia University

[Anne Becel]

The Marine Polar and Geophysics division at Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University is seeking applicants for a Post-doctoral Research Scientist position in Marine Geophysics. The successful candidate will be engaged in an NSF-USGS collaborative project focused on studying the preconditioning and triggering mechanisms of submarine landslides along continental passive margins (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2140398&HistoricalAwards=false). The primary responsibilities of the position include investigating the Neogene history of mass transport deposits offshore North Carolina including the most recent Cape Fear slide complex. This research will use new active-source seismic, bathymetry, subbottom profiler, and piston core data that were collected aboard the R/V MarcusLangseth in the Spring of 2023. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in Geophysics or related field, and have experience in the analysis and interpretation of 2D multichannel seismic data. A background in seismic attributes analysis, modeling, and stratigraphic mapping would be beneficial.

 

Initial appointment will be for one year, and is then renewable for a second year depending on progress and availability of funding. The search will be posted for at least 30 days from the date the ad appears and will remain open until the position is filled. The preferred start date is 10/01/2024.To apply for this position, please visit our online site at: 

https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/138504

 The application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and academic interests, and names/contact information for three research related references. Please contact Anne Bécel (ann...@ldeo.columbia.edu) for more information. 

Starting base salary is $70,000.Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.

We accept online applications only.

The Lamont campus values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from members of underrepresented minority groups. 

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

 

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Anne Bécel (she/her)

Lamont Associate Research Professor

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Columbia University
P.O. Box 1000
61 Route 9W
Palisades, NY 10964

+1 845 365 8813
ann...@ldeo.columbia.edu