Functional Area: Research - Scientific
Department: Earth, Atmospheric &  Planetary Sciences
School Area: Science
Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes 

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), to conduct research on molecular and isotopic fossils (biomarkers) preserved in ancient sedimentary rocks. Will collaborate closely with MIT faculty, research staff, postdoctoral scholars, and external collaborators; contribute to the work of the Simons Foundation Collaboration on the Origins of Life; contribute to the maintenance of a safe and supportive laboratory environment; and publish and present results at national and international venues.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a Ph.D. in organic geochemistry, biogeochemistry, or a related field; and experience maintaining and operating state-of-the-art instrumentation for the analysis of contemporary and fossil lipids preserved in sediments and sedimentary rocks.  Experience with sample evaluation techniques (e.g., Rock-Eval); sample preparation; and GC-MS, LCMS, and GC-IRMS techniques is absolutely essential. Must also provide evidence of commitment to geoscientific inquiry at the highest level.  Job #1715

Additional information about the project is available from Professor Roger Summons at rsummons@mit.edu.  

This is a one year appointment with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.