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Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Number: 6767049
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Postdoctoral Fellow

Requisition Number: 68908
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 05-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

A 3-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position is open at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research to work with Dr. Shaily Rahman. The anticipated start date for the position is December 19, 2025. The primary focus of the research will be track the evolution of reactive Si phases, pedogenesis, and authigenesis along the land-ocean continuum under different conditions.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR's research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.

Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Establish chemical procedures and microanalytical capabilities for imaging marine sediments and microorganisms.
Use of electron microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy to carefully track the remineralization of biogenic material.
Application of microscopy to follow changes in soil reactive nutrient post-wildfire.
Production of manuscripts to disseminate results from above experiments.
Aid with fieldwork and off-site sample collection as needed.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Occasionally guest lecture or give research talks.
Write 1-2 research proposals for external funding.

What We Can Offer

This is a $0 appointment as it is an externally funded role.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

PhD in Geochemistry, Soil Science, or related field. 2-4 first author publications.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover Letter.
A PDF Sample of Work

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Applications will be accepted through 12/5/25.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoctoral-Fellow/68908