New Mexico Tech - Multiple Positions
Petroleum Recovery Research Center - Postdoctoral Researcher
This position supports federally and state-funded research projects on water treatment and critical minerals recover. The role contributes to the execution of research activities by conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts. This position also provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students and undergraduate students.
For more information, please see the job posting linked above.
Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources - Research Associate III
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR) is seeking an experienced economic geologist for our Economic Geology Group, which collects, analyzes, and publishes new information on the economic and mining geology of New Mexico. These datasets promote economic development and sound management of New Mexico’s mineral resources. This position provides supervisory, scientific and operational leadership and oversight of projects related to economic geology, petrology, mineralogy, and field mapping and sampling of mineral deposits in New Mexico. Analyze geological data (maps, assay results, geophysical surveys) to assess resource quality and quantity and integrate findings into geological models and maps. Research on ore processes, paragenesis and mineral deposit models will be a key component of the position. Preparation of papers and presentation of work at meetings will be required.
The position also includes a service component which could involve, for example, examining mining claims or well logs, drill cuttings and cores, answering questions on mineral resources to industry geologists, researchers and regulatory professionals, and preparing outreach materials for Bureau of Geology use.
Seeking external funding through a variety of venues to support research will be a component of this successful applicant's work. Interaction and collaboration with research and academic divisions at NM Tech, including the Earth and Environmental Science and Mineral Engineering departments is anticipated and should be tailored to the expertise and research interests of the applicant and align with the Bureau’s mission. This could include advising of graduate students,
serving on thesis committees, collaborative research, or teaching. Some outreach to local and regional geological societies is essential.
For more information, please see the job posting linked above.
National Science Foundation - Non-Permanent IPA/Rotator Program Director
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences (NSF GEO) is seeking highly qualified individuals interested in serving in science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program. This directorate-wide informal outreach effort to identify candidates with strong scientific, technical, leadership and program management expertise who are interested in contributing to NSF's mission to promote the progress of science and advance the national health, prosperity and welfare.
IPA assignments provide a unique opportunity for eligible individuals from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations and other entities to contribute their expertise while gaining valuable federal experience supporting national science and engineering priorities.
Please see this link for more details: https://www.nsf.gov/careers/openings/geo/geo-2026-120752.
Society for Conservation Biology - David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is pleased to solicit applications for the 2027 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program. These prestigious, full-time two year postdoctoral fellowships support outstanding early career scientists who propose innovative, solutions oriented research that links conservation science with management and policy across the United States and its five permanently inhabited territories (Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa). Funded by the Cedar Tree Foundation and administered by SCB, the program aims to cultivate the next generation of global leaders and innovators who are inspired and empowered to turn conservation science into effective real-world solutions.
The Smith Fellowship funds projects and invests in people. Smith Fellows are selected based on the strength of their proposed research and their potential as future conservation leaders. The program seeks bold, innovative thinkers who can translate science into real world impact and are excited to grow within a supportive, peer based professional community. 2027 Smith Fellowships provide an annual salary of $74,263 in 2027 and $76,490 in 2028 (plus benefits), a $45,000 research and travel budget disbursed over two years, and up to 5% overhead to the host institution. A hallmark of the Smith Fellows experience is the extensive professional development program: Fellows attend three to four week long, program sponsored professional development retreats each year, become part of a vibrant and active alumni community, and receive lifetime membership in the Society for Conservation Biology.
Applicants design their projects with a team of at least two mentors (minimum one academic and one practitioner) who together advise on research design, connect the work and the Fellow to real world conservation applications, and support the Fellow’s professional growth and partnerships. At least one of the mentors should have a primary focus on conservation practice and will help connect the Fellow’s research to practical applications and provide insight into the management and policy implications of the work. Fellows may be administratively based at any U.S. academic institution, government agency, or conservation nonprofit, typically where one of their mentors is located or affiliated.
The Smith Fellows Program values respect and dignity for all, and recognizes that the advancement and excellence of conservation research and practice relies on a commitment to greater access and inclusion of people of many views, vantage points, identities, lived experiences, and geographies who actively participate in conservation with equal opportunity, access, and sense of belonging. The Smith Fellows Program strongly encourages applications from individuals whose varied backgrounds and perspectives broaden participation in conservation. To learn more about our values and commitments, visit: www.smithfellows.org/values-conduct
For more information, please see the following page: Smith Fellows: Proposal Guidelines.
Application Deadline: All application materials must be received by September 30, 2026, 11:00 PM EST.
Ringlaser Research - LMU Munich, Germany - Postdoctoral Position
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Geophysical Observatory of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München are leading geophysical research institutions in Europe as well as worldwide. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/w/d) at Munich and the Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck for optimizing the 4-component ring laser array ROMY for geodesy and geophysics.
The position is part of the German RING research group that aims at pushing the limits of ring laser instruments for applications in Earth System science with applications in geodesy and geophysics. The postdoc position will be central to the project with additional 14 PhD positions in physics, geodesy and geophysics. On the technical side the position will oversee the technical upgrade of the worldwide unique four-component ring laser array ROMY at the Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck, the development and extension of the entire data processing chain, stabilization of the observations, quality control, and provision of high-quality rotational motion data to the scientific community. The work will be done in close collaboration with the ring laser laboratory at the University Bonn, the Fundamentalstation Wettzell and all RING partner institutions. The successful candidate will also be involved in the organization of (training) workshops for the RING network as well as outreach activities. Experience with (laser-) optical methods and electronics is welcome.
For more information, please see the RING Postdoctoral Researcher job posting.
Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China - Postdoctoral Positions
Postdoctoral positions are available at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen. SUSTech is a new research-focused university situated in the vibrant coastal city of Shenzhen, China, 20 minutes north of Hong Kong by train. The campus spans 500 acres of forest and lakes, providing a pleasant environment for work and living.
The candidates will work with Professor Mian Liu on global geodynamics and lithospheric tectonics. The candidate may work in any of the fields using numerical modeling that integrates with geophysical and geological observations, including but not limited to the following:
- Lithospheric deformation and magmatism
- East Asia tectonics
- Active tectonics, faulting, and earthquakes
- Archean and planetary tectonics.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in geodynamics, geophysics, geodesy, or a related field by the time of hire. The successful applicant should have experience with high-performance computing. The positions are for a two-year term and are renewable based on performance. The positions are funded by SUSTech, with globally competitive salaries and benefits.
To apply, please send the following via email to Prof. Mian Liu (lium6@sustech.edu.cn):
- A statement of research interests, including a summary of Ph.D. research and future research plans (2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information of three references
Additional information can be found at https://ess.sustech.edu.cn/Recruitment-detail-id-1261.html.
Review of applications will start immediately, and these positions will remain open until filled.