T. C. Chamberlin Postdoctoral Fellowships in Geophysical Sciences, The University of Chicago

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for the inaugural T.C. Chamberlin Postdoctoral Fellowships. We are interested in outstanding scientists who probe the fundamental nature of Earth and other planetary bodies, their physics, biology, chemistry, and history, and who have a desire to participate in the broad intellectual life of the Department and the University. Start date is negotiable, but our target is 1 July 2008. The inital term of the Fellowships will be one year, renewable for a second year. Salary will be $50,000 per annum, plus benefits. Consideration of applications will begin 7 January 2008. Please email a CV, statement of research interests, and names and contact information for at least three references, to: Michael Foote, Chairman, Department of the Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago (foote@geosci.uchicago.edu). The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.