Post-doctoral position at Princeton
Princeton University
Posted: 10/07/2009
A post-doctoral position is available in the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in terrestrial or planetary geophysics, geodesy, global hydrology, seismology, or a related field at the time of commencing employment. A solid background in statistics, inverse theory, numerical analysis, and computer programming will be required, and a familiarity with satellite data analysis, e.g. of the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission, will be desirable. The project involves improving estimates of secular mass variations over glaciated areas by novel signal processing methods using spatiospectrally concentrated spherical "Slepian" functions (please refer to http://www.frederik.net and the scientific literature for more details about the methodology), but can be broadened or narrowed depending on the qualifications and interests of the applicant. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance. The starting date is flexible but ideally on or before January 1, 2010. Evaluation of applications and interviews of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a statement of research interests, and contact information for three references by applying on the Princeton University jobsite at,
https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1254929112029
Please also send an email to Prof. Frederik J Simons, Department of Geosciences, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), from whom further information can be obtained.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/
