[iris-bulk] (Job) Research Scientist - Solid-Earth Dynamics, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University seeks  
applicants for one or more junior or mid-career Doherty Research  
Scientist positions in the field of Solid-Earth Dynamics.  Titles and  
levels of guaranteed salary support will be commensurate with  
seniority and qualifications.  Specific areas of interest include but  
are not limited to:
• Physics and dynamics of ductile and coupled brittle-ductile systems;
• Plate-boundary deformation and plate dynamics;
• Mantle convection, fluid and magma transport, and geochemical  
evolution of the crust and mantle.
Candidates with strong backgrounds in experimental rock mechanics,  
microstructure of deformed rocks, experimental petrology,  
geochemistry, satellite geodesy, marine geodesy, computational  
physics, and/or geophysical fluid/solid dynamics are encouraged to  
apply. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and/or  
interact with major observational programs and to foster the  
integration of theory with observation.

The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in the relevant field, with at  
least one year of Post-Doctoral research experience.  Screening will  
commence in December, 2007 and continue until positions are filled.   
To apply, send detailed statement of research interests and career  
objectives, names of three referees, and a full curriculum vita to:  
Ms. K. Carlsen, Human Resources Coordinator, Lamont-Doherty Earth  
Observatory of Columbia University, Rt. 9W, Palisades, New York   
10964-8000 or email to personnel at admin.ldeo.columbia.edu    with  
Search Number LD 670 07 032 in subject line.  Columbia University is  
an equal-opportunity/ affirmative-action employer.  Minorities and  
women are encouraged to apply.