Amino Acid Biogeochemistry Postdoc - Paleoclimate Lab

Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB); Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join NSF-funded projects on amino acid biogeochemistry, spanning amino acid geochronology for Last Interglacial seas and lake sediment studies, at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus. The scholar will measure racemization and analyze datasets, working with the ACE Isotope Lab to access state-of-the-art facilities.

This two-year position offers hands-on experience with analytical techniques and collaboration with domestic

Qualifications

• PhD required by start date or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience with geochronology and paleoenvironmental research is preferred.
• Track record of peer‑reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze amino acid datasets (D/L ratios, racemization patterns) for geochronology and paleoenvironmental research.
• Perform statistical and computational analyses of amino acid data; interpret results.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate students; prepare publications for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Present research results at seminars and conferences.

Skills

Organizational & project management

Leadership & supervision

Data collection & analysis

Education

PhD in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Biogeochemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Northern Arizona University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join NSF-funded projects on amino acid biogeochemistry, spanning amino acid geochronology for Last Interglacial seas and lake sediment studies, at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus. The scholar will measure racemization and analyze datasets, working with the ACE Isotope Lab to access state-of-the-art facilities.

This two-year position offers hands-on experience with analytical techniques and collaboration with domestic