Postdoctoral Researcher

The University of Florida
United States, FL
Jul 16, 2026

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Classification Title:	Postdoctoral Researcher
Classification Minimum Requirements:	The appointee must have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Job Description:	A 7-month postdoc position is available to work on funded NSF project, “Collaborative Research: NSFGEO-NERC: The history of the Earth's magnetic field strength over the last five million years: Filling in the southern hemisphere gap”. The position is in the Department of Geological Sciences, under the direction of Dr. Courtney Sprain. The candidate will be responsible for conducting ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar geochronological analyses at the UF Argon Geochronology Lab in addition to conducting paleointensity experiments at the UF Neil Opdyke Paleomagnetism laboratory. We seek candidates with expertise in both high-precision ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar geochronology and paleomagnetism. In the project, the candidate will use the IsotopX NGX noble gas mass spectrometer, and experience with this instrument is preferred.
Expected Salary:	$58,656.00
Required Qualifications:	PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Geological Sciences, or a closely related field.
Preferred:	Experience with ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar geochronology and paleomagnetism. Experience running the IsotopX NGX noble gas mass spectrometer.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and CV/resume along with contact information for three professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No

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Job Description:

Classification Title:	Postdoctoral Researcher
Classification Minimum Requirements:	The appointee must have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Job Description:	A 7-month postdoc position is available to work on funded NSF project, “Collaborative Research: NSFGEO-NERC: The history of the Earth's magnetic field strength over the last five million years: Filling in the southern hemisphere gap”. The position is in the Department of Geological Sciences, under the direction of Dr. Courtney Sprain. The candidate will be responsible for conducting ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar geochronological analyses at the UF Argon Geochronology Lab in addition to conducting paleointensity experiments at the UF Neil Opdyke Paleomagnetism laboratory. We seek candidates with expertise in both high-precision ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar geochronology and paleomagnetism. In the project, the candidate will use the IsotopX NGX noble gas mass spectrometer, and experience with this instrument is preferred.
Expected Salary:	$58,656.00
Required Qualifications:	PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Geological Sciences, or a closely related field.
Preferred:	Experience with ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar geochronology and paleomagnetism. Experience running the IsotopX NGX noble gas mass spectrometer.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and CV/resume along with contact information for three professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No

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16/07/2026