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Postdoc: tephrochronology-volcanology data management and engagement

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Stephen Kuehn
Thu, Feb 13, 2025 4:02 PM

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in tephrochronology-
volcanology data management and end-user engagement to join the team
working on the FAIR Data Communities – Tephra Information Portal (TIP)
project. This U.S. NSF-funded endeavor is led by PIs S. Kuehn (Concord
University), K. Lehnert (Columbia University), and A. Kurbatov (University
of Maine). The full-time postdoc position will be based at Concord
University and will extend for 27 months with anticipated start and end
dates of 1-June-2025 and 30-August-2027.

Major responsibilities will include preparing and managing tephra data and
associated rich metadata for repository ingest, assisting with data
preparation and ingest by project partners, facilitating end-user testing
of software tools and interfaces, connecting with the tephra research
community at major conferences including IAVCEI 2025, preparing training
materials, organizing and facilitating workshops, mentoring two
undergraduate student research assistants, and contributing to publication
and other dissemination of project outputs.

Applicants must have PhD (or M.S. with relevant work experience) in earth
sciences, data science, or a related field. Effective English communication
and writing skills will be essential, and candidates must be able to work
independently as well as collaborate with widely-dispersed team members.
Prior experience working with pyroclastic volcanic deposits in the field
and laboratory is also preferred.

Review of applications is anticipated to begin about February 26 and will
continue until the position is filled.

Submit applications online at https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3210

For further details, contact Dr. Steve Kuehn sckuehn@concord.edu.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in tephrochronology- volcanology data management and end-user engagement to join the team working on the FAIR Data Communities – Tephra Information Portal (TIP) project. This U.S. NSF-funded endeavor is led by PIs S. Kuehn (Concord University), K. Lehnert (Columbia University), and A. Kurbatov (University of Maine). The full-time postdoc position will be based at Concord University and will extend for 27 months with anticipated start and end dates of 1-June-2025 and 30-August-2027. Major responsibilities will include preparing and managing tephra data and associated rich metadata for repository ingest, assisting with data preparation and ingest by project partners, facilitating end-user testing of software tools and interfaces, connecting with the tephra research community at major conferences including IAVCEI 2025, preparing training materials, organizing and facilitating workshops, mentoring two undergraduate student research assistants, and contributing to publication and other dissemination of project outputs. Applicants must have PhD (or M.S. with relevant work experience) in earth sciences, data science, or a related field. Effective English communication and writing skills will be essential, and candidates must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with widely-dispersed team members. Prior experience working with pyroclastic volcanic deposits in the field and laboratory is also preferred. Review of applications is anticipated to begin about February 26 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit applications online at https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3210 For further details, contact Dr. Steve Kuehn sckuehn@concord.edu.