Yale University
Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geosciences
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University (www.geology.yale.edu) announces the 2009 competition for the Richard Foster Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship. We welcome applicants with research interests in climatic processes as well as Cenozoic climatic history. Specific research areas include, but are not limited to, glaciology; climate dynamics; atmospheric and ocean circulation; low-temperature geochemistry; coupling between tectonics, climate and surface processes; paleoclimate; and biological response to climate change. The Postdoctoral Associate position is awarded for two years, providing a stipend ($49,000/yr) and base research funds ($5,000/yr), plus health care benefits and limited expenses for relocation.
Applicants should contact a sponsor in the Department to identify potential research projects, and then submit a short (2-3 page) statement of research interests and proposed research, a curriculum vita, and list of publications. The sponsor's name should be clearly identified in the research statement. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to the Department. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is January 15, 2010, and decisions will be announced by or shortly after March 15, 2010. Successful candidates are expected to begin their program at Yale between July 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
Application materials and reference letters should be sent by email (flint.fellowship@geology.yale.edu) or by post: Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University, Department of Geology and Geophysics, PO Box 208109, New Haven, CT 06520-8109.
Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; applications from women and minority scientists are strongly encouraged.
Flint Postdoctoral Fellowships in Geosciences, Beasiswa Geologi & Geofisika Yale University
