305 Geophysics jobs in the United States
Assistant Professor in Geophysics
94305 Stanford, California
Stanford University
Posted 1 day ago
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We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Geophysics ( ) in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. We welcome applications from any field of observational, experimental, computational, or theoretical geophysics, broadly defined. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the department's strategic research and teaching priorities in the following areas:
+ Freshwater Geophysics
+ Geophysics for Sustainable Energy
+ Earth and Planetary Interiors
+ Geophysics of the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Cryosphere
+ Disaster Risk and Extreme Events
This search is particularly aimed at identifying early career scholars who show exceptional promise. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have recently completed a PhD.
Application materials need to be submitted online at this link ( . The deadline to submit your application is Monday, October 27, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Contact information for three reference letter writers
4. Combined research and teaching statement (maximum 3 pages)
The Department of Geophysics, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .
The expected nine-month base pay range for this position is $143,500 - $180,000. Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
For general questions regarding this position, please contact the Geophysics Department's Director of Finance and Operations at .
+ Freshwater Geophysics
+ Geophysics for Sustainable Energy
+ Earth and Planetary Interiors
+ Geophysics of the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Cryosphere
+ Disaster Risk and Extreme Events
This search is particularly aimed at identifying early career scholars who show exceptional promise. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have recently completed a PhD.
Application materials need to be submitted online at this link ( . The deadline to submit your application is Monday, October 27, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Contact information for three reference letter writers
4. Combined research and teaching statement (maximum 3 pages)
The Department of Geophysics, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .
The expected nine-month base pay range for this position is $143,500 - $180,000. Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
For general questions regarding this position, please contact the Geophysics Department's Director of Finance and Operations at .
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Geophysics or Geologist Intern
19317 Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Schnabel Engineering
Posted 8 days ago
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**Description**
Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 650+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
**Benefit options include:**
+ Medical insurance
+ Dental insurance
+ Flexible spending accounts
+ Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
+ Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
+ Long-term disability
+ Supplemental life insurance
+ 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
+ Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
+ Bonus program
+ Paid time off
+ 9 Paid Holidays
+ Wellness program
+ Professional development and tuition reimbursement
**Job Description:**
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Geology and or Civil Engineering background to support our growing GeoDesign group. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern's practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior Geo-Professionals. The position will typically be held from **mid-May through mid-August of 2026** . Other timeframes may be considered if necessary.
Our GeoDesign group provides geophysical services, geotechnical engineering, geostructural engineering, and infrastructure monitoring. As part of the GeoDesign team, you will support services on a variety of projects ranging from hazard identification and subsurface explorations to geotechnical, design, geological, geophysical, and construction oversight services. Our team provides services to owners, contractors, and engineering firms on a wide range of projects, including in the transportation, power/energy, water, and federal markets.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Performing geophysical, geological, and geotechnical field work including assisting with geophysical data collection and observing geotechnical subsurface explorations
+ Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD, GIS, and Surfer, and or other mapping software
+ Provide support to geologists and engineers preparing geophysical and geotechnical proposals and reports
+ Travel will be required
**Required Skills/Experience:**
+ Current enrollment in a geology or geophysics Bachelors or Master's program or other relevant engineering or science programs may be considered
+ Possess good oral and written communication skills including note taking in the field and computer literacy
+ Ability to work with direction as part of a team
+ Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work
+ Desire and willingness to work outdoors
+ Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds
+ Ability to work long days in the field up to 12 hours.
**Preferred Skills/Experience:**
+ Interest in shallow subsurface geophysics, and/or geology, or geotechnical engineering for civil engineering applications
+ Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field
**Other Requirements:**
+ Must possess a valid driver's license as driving is an essential function of the job
+ Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
+ Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
The compensation range for a Civil Engineering Intern is between $18.00 to $25.00. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 650+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
**Benefit options include:**
+ Medical insurance
+ Dental insurance
+ Flexible spending accounts
+ Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
+ Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
+ Long-term disability
+ Supplemental life insurance
+ 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
+ Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
+ Bonus program
+ Paid time off
+ 9 Paid Holidays
+ Wellness program
+ Professional development and tuition reimbursement
**Job Description:**
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Geology and or Civil Engineering background to support our growing GeoDesign group. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern's practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior Geo-Professionals. The position will typically be held from **mid-May through mid-August of 2026** . Other timeframes may be considered if necessary.
Our GeoDesign group provides geophysical services, geotechnical engineering, geostructural engineering, and infrastructure monitoring. As part of the GeoDesign team, you will support services on a variety of projects ranging from hazard identification and subsurface explorations to geotechnical, design, geological, geophysical, and construction oversight services. Our team provides services to owners, contractors, and engineering firms on a wide range of projects, including in the transportation, power/energy, water, and federal markets.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Performing geophysical, geological, and geotechnical field work including assisting with geophysical data collection and observing geotechnical subsurface explorations
+ Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD, GIS, and Surfer, and or other mapping software
+ Provide support to geologists and engineers preparing geophysical and geotechnical proposals and reports
+ Travel will be required
**Required Skills/Experience:**
+ Current enrollment in a geology or geophysics Bachelors or Master's program or other relevant engineering or science programs may be considered
+ Possess good oral and written communication skills including note taking in the field and computer literacy
+ Ability to work with direction as part of a team
+ Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work
+ Desire and willingness to work outdoors
+ Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds
+ Ability to work long days in the field up to 12 hours.
**Preferred Skills/Experience:**
+ Interest in shallow subsurface geophysics, and/or geology, or geotechnical engineering for civil engineering applications
+ Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field
**Other Requirements:**
+ Must possess a valid driver's license as driving is an essential function of the job
+ Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
+ Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
The compensation range for a Civil Engineering Intern is between $18.00 to $25.00. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
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Geophysics Postdoctoral Research Associate
87544 Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Posted 15 days ago
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**What You Will Do**
The Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate in geophysics. We seek a creative and resourceful candidate with strong background and interest in seafloor seismic signals and hydroacoustic propagation and detection. The successful candidate will utilize and innovate techniques to analyze changing thermohaline effects on marine sound propagation, effects of seabed bathymetry on scattering and T phase conversion, and absorption and scattering effects of sea ice on hydroacoustic propagation. The term of the appointment is two years, with the option to extend to a third year depending on performance and funding availability.
**What You Need**
**Minimum Job Requirements:**
+ Strong background in geophysics with research experience in seismic and hydroacoustic data analysis
+ Proficiency in one or more programing languages (preferably Python)
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
+ Good communication skills as evidenced by publications and presentations
**Education** : A Ph.D. degree in a STEM field related to seismology, geophysics, physical oceanography or related fields. For a postdoctoral appointment the candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements at the time of the appointment and must be within five years of completion of the Ph.D.
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ Experience with hydroacoustic propagation codes
+ Experience with signal processing and seismic event location
+ Experience interfacing physical observations with global Earth system model predictions
+ Experience with development or support of research projects and proposals
+ Proficiency in Python and packages related to seismoacoustic and hydroacoustic analysis
+ Ability to plan and organize assignments to meet project deliverable
+ Interest in cross-applications of hydroacoustic and infrasound analysis and modeling
+ Ability to obtain a Q Clearance, which usually requires US citizenship. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
**Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
**Salary:** Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $97,000. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at **.**
**Note to Applicants:**
To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and a one-page cover letter. The cover letter should include a short biography (2-3 lines), research interests, and future career goals. You should also explicitly address how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired skills, if applicable. In addition to applying online, applicants please also email their CV and cover letter to Charlotte Rowe ( ). No applicant is expected to have all the desired skills. Anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.
Outstanding candidates may be considered for prestigious fellowships.
For general information about being a LANL postdoc, visit the Postdoc Program ( website.
**Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
**Note to Applicants:**
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
**Where You Will Work**
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
**Additional Details**
**Directive 206.2** - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 ( . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
**Clearance: Q** (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 ( for additional information.
**New-Employment Drug Test:** The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
**Internal Applicants:** Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 ( for applicant eligibility requirements.
**Equal Opportunity:** Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to or call opt. 3.
The Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate in geophysics. We seek a creative and resourceful candidate with strong background and interest in seafloor seismic signals and hydroacoustic propagation and detection. The successful candidate will utilize and innovate techniques to analyze changing thermohaline effects on marine sound propagation, effects of seabed bathymetry on scattering and T phase conversion, and absorption and scattering effects of sea ice on hydroacoustic propagation. The term of the appointment is two years, with the option to extend to a third year depending on performance and funding availability.
**What You Need**
**Minimum Job Requirements:**
+ Strong background in geophysics with research experience in seismic and hydroacoustic data analysis
+ Proficiency in one or more programing languages (preferably Python)
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
+ Good communication skills as evidenced by publications and presentations
**Education** : A Ph.D. degree in a STEM field related to seismology, geophysics, physical oceanography or related fields. For a postdoctoral appointment the candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements at the time of the appointment and must be within five years of completion of the Ph.D.
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ Experience with hydroacoustic propagation codes
+ Experience with signal processing and seismic event location
+ Experience interfacing physical observations with global Earth system model predictions
+ Experience with development or support of research projects and proposals
+ Proficiency in Python and packages related to seismoacoustic and hydroacoustic analysis
+ Ability to plan and organize assignments to meet project deliverable
+ Interest in cross-applications of hydroacoustic and infrasound analysis and modeling
+ Ability to obtain a Q Clearance, which usually requires US citizenship. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
**Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
**Salary:** Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $97,000. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at **.**
**Note to Applicants:**
To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and a one-page cover letter. The cover letter should include a short biography (2-3 lines), research interests, and future career goals. You should also explicitly address how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired skills, if applicable. In addition to applying online, applicants please also email their CV and cover letter to Charlotte Rowe ( ). No applicant is expected to have all the desired skills. Anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.
Outstanding candidates may be considered for prestigious fellowships.
For general information about being a LANL postdoc, visit the Postdoc Program ( website.
**Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
**Note to Applicants:**
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
**Where You Will Work**
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
**Additional Details**
**Directive 206.2** - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 ( . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
**Clearance: Q** (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 ( for additional information.
**New-Employment Drug Test:** The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
**Internal Applicants:** Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 ( for applicant eligibility requirements.
**Equal Opportunity:** Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to or call opt. 3.
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Program Officer (Geochemistry, Geology, and Geophysics)
20022 Washington, District Of Columbia
American Chemical Society
Posted 3 days ago
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Unit Overview
The staff of the Office of Research Grants (ORG) acts for the American Chemical Society in the administration of all research grant programs of the Society. The mission of the Office of Research Grants is to administer these programs so that they conform to the guidance provided in the founding documents, and at the same time have significant impact consistent with the vision for the programs provided by the ACS Board of Directors. The office administers the ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF), the Herman Frasch Foundation Grants in Agricultural Chemistry, the Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowships, the Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Awards, the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellows Program, and the Jonathan L. Sessler Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Bioinorganic and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry.
Position Summary
The ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) Program Officer plays a central role in the design, development, execution, and evaluation of a major research grants program with significant national and global impact on the scientific and engineering communities. This position will have a primary focus on advancing research in Geochemistry, Geology, and Geophysics , supporting innovation and discovery in these critical Earth science disciplines.
The Program Officer is responsible for supporting at least two Science Panels of the ACS Board Standing Committee on the Petroleum Research Fund. This includes the initial evaluation of proposals for compliance with the PRF Trust's terms, with particular attention to those in the geosciences. The incumbent collaborates closely with the Director of the ACS Office of Research Grants to report to the ACS Board of Directors on the effective operation and outcomes of the grant programs.
In addition to overseeing the technical and scientific integrity of the grant review process, the Program Officer works with Office of Research Grants staff to ensure accurate implementation of the programs. The role also includes contributing to outreach, mentoring, and community engagement efforts that promote the mission of ACS PRF and support the next generation of geoscientists.
Position Accountabilities:
Education/Experience:
This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $140,000-$165,000 per year.
Job Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The staff of the Office of Research Grants (ORG) acts for the American Chemical Society in the administration of all research grant programs of the Society. The mission of the Office of Research Grants is to administer these programs so that they conform to the guidance provided in the founding documents, and at the same time have significant impact consistent with the vision for the programs provided by the ACS Board of Directors. The office administers the ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF), the Herman Frasch Foundation Grants in Agricultural Chemistry, the Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowships, the Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Awards, the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellows Program, and the Jonathan L. Sessler Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Bioinorganic and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry.
Position Summary
The ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) Program Officer plays a central role in the design, development, execution, and evaluation of a major research grants program with significant national and global impact on the scientific and engineering communities. This position will have a primary focus on advancing research in Geochemistry, Geology, and Geophysics , supporting innovation and discovery in these critical Earth science disciplines.
The Program Officer is responsible for supporting at least two Science Panels of the ACS Board Standing Committee on the Petroleum Research Fund. This includes the initial evaluation of proposals for compliance with the PRF Trust's terms, with particular attention to those in the geosciences. The incumbent collaborates closely with the Director of the ACS Office of Research Grants to report to the ACS Board of Directors on the effective operation and outcomes of the grant programs.
In addition to overseeing the technical and scientific integrity of the grant review process, the Program Officer works with Office of Research Grants staff to ensure accurate implementation of the programs. The role also includes contributing to outreach, mentoring, and community engagement efforts that promote the mission of ACS PRF and support the next generation of geoscientists.
Position Accountabilities:
- Leads the strategic planning and implementation of a nationally focused, complex research and training grants program, including the development of program goals, objectives, and long-term impact strategies.
- Establishes and oversees proposal review standards, designing a robust evaluation framework and defining success metrics to ensure a fair, transparent, and effective review process.
- Conducts technical assessments of research proposals, leveraging subject matter expertise - independently or in collaboration with external reviewers - to evaluate scientific merit and alignment with program priorities.
- Engages with prospective applicants to provide guidance and support, ensuring the submission of high-quality, competitive proposals that align with the mission and scope of the program.
- Reviews and analyzes proposed budgets and justifications, ensuring alignment with the scope of work and responsible stewardship of funds.
- Monitors and evaluates funded projects against established performance metrics, assessing progress toward program goals and identifying opportunities for improvement or strategic adjustment.
- Synthesizes and communicates program outcomes and insights to the Director of the Office of Research Grants and the ACS Board of Directors, contributing to data-driven decision-making and continuous program enhancement.
Education/Experience:
- A doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, or DEng) in Geochemistry, Geological Sciences, or a closely related field is required.
- Additional expertise or experience in surface science, materials science, or petroleum engineering is highly desirable.
- A minimum of 7 years of postdoctoral professional experience in a relevant scientific or technical field is required.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated success in research administration, program development, or program evaluation is essential.
- A deep understanding of national trends in research and training within the candidate's area of expertise is expected.
- Familiarity with grant proposal submission systems and research administration software is strongly preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences, are required.
- Travel is required for meetings, site visits, and professional engagement.
This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $140,000-$165,000 per year.
Job Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Assistant Professor in Geophysics, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
94305 Stanford, California
Nature Careers
Posted today
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Assistant Professor in Geophysics, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability at Nature Careers summary:
The Assistant Professor in Geophysics at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is a tenure-track faculty role focused on observational, experimental, computational, or theoretical geophysics. The position emphasizes research and teaching in freshwater geophysics, sustainable energy, earth and planetary interiors, atmospheric and oceanic geophysics, and disaster risk. Candidates are expected to contribute to an inclusive academic environment and possess a recent PhD with strong promise in their field.
We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Geophysics ( in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. We welcome applications from any field of observational, experimental, computational, or theoretical geophysics, broadly defined. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the department's strategic research and teaching priorities in the following areas:- Freshwater Geophysics Geophysics for Sustainable Energy Earth and Planetary Interiors Geophysics of the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Cryosphere Disaster Risk and Extreme Events
Keywords:
geophysics, sustainability, tenure-track faculty, research, teaching, freshwater geophysics, sustainable energy, disaster risk, Stanford University, academic environment
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Data Analysis
75215 Park Cities, Texas
Damco
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Need Banking domain experience. Good data analysis and SQL skills and very good with large data crunching. Minimum 5 years of hands-on analytical experience in working as a Data and Business Analyst. Experience leading projects end to end including international stakeholders. Conduct end-to-end evaluations of existing processes to design and implement process enhancements.
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Data Analysis
75215 Park Cities, Texas
Damco Solutions
Posted 3 days ago
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Need Banking domain exp is must.
Need good Data analysis and sql skills and very good with large data crunching
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on analytical experience in working as a Data and Business Analyst
• Experience leading projects end to end including international stakeholders
• Conduct end-to-end evaluations of existing processes to design and implement process enhancements and role redesigns to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Financial markets domain - require to have basic knowledge and understanding of Capital Market Products - EQ, Rates - Bonds & IRS, Credit - CDS and Bonds, Commodities etc. along with understanding of basic trade life cycle (from dealer broker perspective)
• Experience working with relational / non-relational databases to turn into insights
• Experience with tools like SQL, Excel & Advanced Excel, Project Management tools like Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
• Hands-on experience in Scripting Languages (Python)
• Experience in troubleshooting code and logs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
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Data Analysis Intern
19894 Wilmington, Delaware
DuPont
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers (
Reporting to the Data Operations Lead in the DuPont Water Solutions business, the Data Analysis Intern will be responsible for evaluating data integrity to support the business functions. DWS has multiple sources for its databases and conflicts must be researched and resolved. The intern will work in Microsoft Excel identifying errors or missing data, leverage AI and other sources of information to resolve the errors and propose solutions. The intern will be able to meet with members of our DWS cross functional teams and learn how we use our data in day-to-day and long-term decision making (supply chain, product management, marketing, strategy, finance).
Some possible work assignments might be:
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Using AI and web searches to identify “Customer Groups” within our global customer list (i.e. companies with the same parent corporation)
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Comparing related datasets from different systems to find and fix discrepancies
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Automating data cleaning and data manipulation tasks using Power Query (functionality within Excel)
Role Requirements
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High school senior
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Interest in learning Microsoft Excel and working with AI platforms.
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Interest in data analysis and best practices for data management
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Highly motivated and results-driven student willing to learn
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Ability to work in the office as needed
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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information ( .
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page ( .
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Data Analysis Specialist
94199 San Francisco, California
Welocalize
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of machine learning, data annotation, quality assurance, and natural language processing. They will play a pivotal role in updating our machine learning models and ensuring their efficacy.
MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Machine Learning Model Updates:
- Update training and test model databases with new or amended synthetic textual and image data.
- Modify and refine machine learning data creation, annotation, and rating guidelines.
- Initiate model training processes using internal tools and command-line interfaces.
- Evaluate the performance of trained models to gauge their efficacy and readiness for deployment.
- Design and develop test and training datasets as per the criteria provided by the project manager and other full-time employees.
- Handle data efficiently, ensuring its integrity throughout the workflow.
- Engage in data relevance tasks, ensuring data sets are aligned with project goals.
- Annotate data accurately, ensuring it adheres to set guidelines.
- Conduct manual quality analysis of model results.
- Recognize error patterns and report anomalies for further investigation.
- Deliver detailed reports on findings, including aspects such as utterance quality, LLM evaluation, ASR bug tracking, and customer pain points to be reviewed by the User Experience Research team.
- Implement basic quality control measures and ensure the reliability of processed data.
- Utilize intermediate data analysis techniques to extract insights and inform decision-making.
- Arbitrate discrepancies effectively, ensuring consistent data quality.
- Apply basic knowledge of natural language processing and linguistics to data processing tasks.
- Ensure linguistic accuracy in all processed and annotated data.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Linguistics or Computational Linguistics or a related field.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with command-line tools and interfaces.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns and anomalies.
Additional Information:
This role primarily focuses on English US data sets; however, familiarity with translation or multi-lingual data sets can be a plus for future projects.
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Data Analysis Intern
19893 Wilmington, Delaware
DuPont
Posted 1 day ago
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers ( to the Data Operations Lead in the DuPont Water Solutions business, the Data Analysis Intern will be responsible for evaluating data integrity to support the business functions. DWS has multiple sources for its databases and conflicts must be researched and resolved. The intern will work in Microsoft Excel identifying errors or missing data, leverage AI and other sources of information to resolve the errors and propose solutions. The intern will be able to meet with members of our DWS cross functional teams and learn how we use our data in day-to-day and long-term decision making (supply chain, product management, marketing, strategy, finance).
**Some possible work assignments might be:**
+ Using AI and web searches to identify "Customer Groups" within our global customer list (i.e. companies with the same parent corporation)
+ Comparing related datasets from different systems to find and fix discrepancies
+ Automating data cleaning and data manipulation tasks using Power Query (functionality within Excel)
**Role Requirements**
+ High school senior
+ Interest in learning Microsoft Excel and working with AI platforms.
+ Interest in data analysis and best practices for data management
+ Highly motivated and results-driven student willing to learn
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
+ Ability to work in the office as needed
Join our Talent Community ( to stay connected with us!
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information ( .
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page ( .
**Some possible work assignments might be:**
+ Using AI and web searches to identify "Customer Groups" within our global customer list (i.e. companies with the same parent corporation)
+ Comparing related datasets from different systems to find and fix discrepancies
+ Automating data cleaning and data manipulation tasks using Power Query (functionality within Excel)
**Role Requirements**
+ High school senior
+ Interest in learning Microsoft Excel and working with AI platforms.
+ Interest in data analysis and best practices for data management
+ Highly motivated and results-driven student willing to learn
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
+ Ability to work in the office as needed
Join our Talent Community ( to stay connected with us!
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information ( .
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page ( .
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