Dear MSA-Talk Members, We are recruiting a post-doc to conduct original research on the interactions of minerals and organic matter in aquatic systems. The research will focus on synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy and complementary approaches. The person hired will join a collaborative team of technical experts and contribute to design and early scientific commissioning of future X-ray spectromicroscopy instruments. Building new scientific collaborations with Earth and environmental science synchrotron users and contributing to workshops and related online training resources will also be priorities for the person in this position. You can learn more about the position and submit application materials here: - UMN direct link - https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/362502 - Non-UMN direct link - https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/362502 If you would like to learn more about the position, including our collaborative team and project options, you are welcome to contact me at toner@umn.edu. Also, I will be attending the Goldschmidt conference (August 19-23, 2024) and Geological Society of America conference (September 22-25, 2024) and would be happy to talk with you in Chicago or Anaheim. Sincerely, Brandy --- Brandy M. Toner (she/they) Professor Department of Soil, Water & Climate University of Minnesota - Twin Cities