Washington University in St. Louis invites applicants to conduct independent research as a postdoctoral fellow of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. Areas of interest include astromaterials, cosmochemistry, astrophysics, planetary science, particle and nuclear physics, cosmology, and Earth as a planet. Candidates must have a PhD or be a May 2022 degree candidate.
The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year. Washington University is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. The University’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles regardless of race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of their three most significant publications, a 2-page research proposal, and names/contact info for three professional references. Applicants should contact referees, who will need to have letters uploaded to the link provided by the application site. Applications and letters are due March 1, 2022 and should be submitted through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/101336. Direct questions related to the application process to Jan Foster: [email protected]. The full advertisement can be found at: https://mcss.wustl.edu/news/postdoctoral-fellowship-opening.