Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
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The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the American Museum of Natural History curates the museum's world renowned collections of minerals and gems, meteorites, ores, rocks, and xenoliths. Staff members conduct research that explores the nature of terrestrial and planetary processes. Come join us and take a tour of our department.
2007-2008 Postdoctoral Studies
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences of the American Museum of Natural History invites applications for Research Fellowships in residence for postdoctoral investigators and established scientists to carry out projects in collaboration with department staff. Appointments are for six months to two years. Areas of research interest for department staff include high-temperature and high-pressure geochemistry, meteoritics and planetary science, mineralogy, mineral deposits, petrology, and volcanology.
The application deadline for the 2007-2008 academic year is November 15, 2007. Applicants should discuss research projects with a curator before submitting applications. For further information visit the research fellowships page and contact: Dr. George Harlow, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192; (212) 769-5378; gharlow@amnh.org. (The American Museum of Natural History is an equal opportunity employer.)
