Geochemistry Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Central Michigan University, United States

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Mount Pleasant, MICHIGAN
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Position Information
Position Information


Posting Number F-0845
Position Title Geochemistry Postdoctoral Research Fellow
College/Unit College of Science and Engineering
Home Department Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Employee Group Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Type 12 month
Position Classification Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Position Begin Date 05/01/2024
Position End Date 04/30/2025
Position Summary
The STARLAB at Central Michigan University is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on a new project about Li geochemistry. This research is a collaboration with an industrial partner. The selected candidate will analyze a unique selection of natural samples using our molecular geochemistry approach to develop a new model for Li exploration.
Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in geochemistry or related field with a focus on trace elements cycling in natural systems.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the positin, with our without reasonable accommodations.  
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ICP-MS and reactive transport modeling. 
  • Prior research experience in Li geochemistry.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department
The expertise of EAS faculty members spans the Earth sciences, including petrology, hydrology, environmental modeling, geophysics, geochemistry, climatology, and meteorology. The geology and environmental science programs benefit from an extensive collection of earth science teaching materials and field sampling equipment. More information about the department can be found on the department website .
Posting Begins 04/01/2024
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled Yes
Type of Recruitment External
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
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CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
EEO Statement
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