Florida State University

The EOAS Department at Florida State University is highly interdisciplinary, comprising of ~40 faculty with expertise in geochemistry, oceanography, and meteorology. EOAS is housed in a recent building (2020) with state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories. Other resources within the department include the geochemistry group in the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (https://nationalmaglab.org/research/research-groups/geochemistry), and the FSU Coastal and Marine Lab (https://marinelab.fsu.edu/). For more information, please visit the lab website (https://alyssaatwood.weebly.com/) and the department website (https://www.eoas.fsu.edu/).

FSU is a Top 25 national public research university located in Tallahassee, Florida. Situated in the Big Bend region of northern Florida, it has a four-season climate with over 230 days of sunshine per year. Characterized by rolling hills, forests, karst springs, and nearby beaches, there are ample opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing. As the capital city of Florida and home to two major public universities, the city enjoys a vibrant arts scene, collegiate sports, and lots of outdoor and family-friendly activities. Florida residents do not pay State of Florida income taxes and the cost of living is low relative to many parts of the country.

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Homepage: https://www.eoas.fsu.edu/

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) at Florida State University seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to conduct research in the area of coral geochemistry and paleoclimatology. The successful applicant will work on developing paleoclimate reconstructions of tropical Pacific climate variability and change using stable isotope and trace element geochemical techniques. Analytical techniques may include isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS), solution-based inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), laser ablation-ICP-MS (LA-ICP-MS), ICP-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), and/or secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) to generate high-resolution sea surface temperature and seawater d¹⁸O reconstructions during the Common Era, Holocene, and/or Last Interglacial Period. Opportunities will also be provided to combine proxy records with observations, data assimilation products, and climate model output.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Dr. Alyssa Atwood to conduct original research, write manuscripts for publication, participate in professional meetings, and collaborate with faculty and graduate students at Florida State University, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, and Brown University. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop and pursue their own areas of research interest. Trainees will be mentored to gain professional skills such as research design and communication, grantsmanship, laboratory management and leadership training, networking, and navigating the faculty job market.

The appointment is for 24 months. Opportunities for raising extramural funding beyond that timeframe will be provided and encouraged. The anticipated start date is Feb. 2026, although some flexibility is possible. The position covers an annual stipend of $70,000 USD with a benefits package.

A PhD in geochemistry, chemistry, oceanography, geology, earth science, climate science, or a related field is required. Experience with stable isotope and/or trace element analytical techniques is strongly preferred, as are strong oral and written communication skills. Experience with a computer programming language such as Python, Matlab, or R is a plus.

Review of applications commences January 15, 2026 and will continue until the post is filled.

Applicants should submit their application materials to http://jobs.fsu.edu, job position number 61684. Review of applications commences January 15, 2026 and will continue until the post is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to Prof. Alyssa Atwood (aatwood@fsu.edu).

In addition, please send a single PDF file to Dr. Alyssa Atwood (aatwood@fsu.edu) containing the following: 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications, 2) a CV, 3) the name and contact information for 3-5 professional references, and 4) (optional) a 1-2 page statement describing your research goals and accomplishments in research and teaching/mentoring. Potential applicants are welcome to contact Dr. Atwood with questions prior to applying.