Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the following postdoctoral and Ph.D. positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 1 - Postdoctoral research associate: Petrologic and Tectonic processes The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (https://emes.unc.edu/) seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate in petrology and tectonic processes. Prof. Kennet E. Flores will supervise the successful candidate. The principal selection criteria are scientific excellence and a clearly expressed research plan to investigate fundamental questions in (i) Fluid-rock interaction at the subduction interface or (ii) Petrochronology of HP-LT rocks. Applications from related fields are welcomed. This full-time position is for two years (second year pending satisfactory progress) and includes salary and benefits. Research funding is available, but the successful candidate will be encouraged to apply for external funding. The start date is July 1, 2022. Required Qualifications: Applicants must complete a Ph.D. before starting, have research experience in petrology, geochemistry, and/or geochronology, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Priority will be given to applicants with relevant and demonstrable research experience, as evidenced by relevant publications The application package (a single PDF file) should include 1. Cover letter; 2. A CV that includes education, publications and awards, and research experience and skills; 3. A statement of research that describes your research interests, anticipated career plans, and the research proposal to be pursued at UNC. The proposal should include a title, intellectual merit, research and methods, and references. Please limit your research proposal body to no more than three pages (not including references); 4. A list of names and contact information for three potential references If you need to learn more about the details for the position, please get in touch with Prof. Kennet E. Flores (keflores@unc.edu<mailto:keflores@unc.edu>). We will begin reviewing applications on January 1, 2021, but will continue considering applications until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted electronically via https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/213641 2 - Ph.D. student position: Fluid-rock interaction at the subduction interface We invite applications for one funded Ph.D. student position in fluid-rock interaction at the subduction interface in the Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences (EMES) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (https://emes.unc.edu/). This interdisciplinary project will touch on petrochronology, microthermometry, and geochemistry of fluid-related rocks and rehydrated metabasites from the subduction interface. The applicants will work under the supervision of Prof. Kennet E. Flores. Required Qualifications: Applicants must complete a master's or bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related fields before starting, have experience in petrology (e.g., PLM, SEM, Raman, EMPA), and geochemistry, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Priority will be given to applicants with relevant and demonstrable experience, as evidenced by research projects, internships, REU, conference participations, and publications We invite interested students to contact Prof. Kennet E. Flores (keflores@unc.edu<mailto:keflores@unc.edu>). Application to the graduate program in EMES is made directly to the UNC Graduate School. The University’s deadline for all application materials for admission is December 14, 2021 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Best Regards, Kennet E. Flores, Ph.D. Dept. Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 104 South Road, CB #3315 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3315, United States keflores@unc.edu h<https://kennetflores.com/>ttps://kennetflores.com/<https://kennetflores.com/>