POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - GEOPHYSICS LABORATORY

University of Iowa

United States, Iowa, Iowa City

5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)

Oct 01, 2025

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - GEOPHYSICS LABORATORY Requisition # 4486 Position Basics

Advertising Ends on:	Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:	Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
College:	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:	School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Salary

Salary:

$62,232.00 - $62,232.00

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status:	Full Time
Percent Time:	100%
Position Description:	The Geophysics Laboratory, led by Dr. Hang Chen, is seeking applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the field of hydrogeophysics and electromagnetic geophysics. The position is initially for one year, with the potential for renewal based on performance and funding. Start dates are flexible. The postdoctoral scholar will: Conduct research in applied hydrogeophysics. Work with electromagnetic geophysics methods and geophysical field data collection. Participate in field campaigns, including data acquisition and processing. Assist with laboratory setup and instrumentation. Support class preparation and mentoring of students. About the Lab The Geophysics Laboratory led by Dr. Hang Chen, focuses on developing and applying geophysical methods to study hydrogeological and environmental processes. We integrate fieldwork, computational modeling, and laboratory experiments to improve understanding of subsurface systems. More information about the lab can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/hangchen. Application Materials Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest Names and Contact Information of 2 References
Education Requirement:	PhD or equivalent in geophysics, applied physics, earth sciences, or a closely related field.
Required Qualifications:	Expertise in electromagnetic geophysics. Experience with geophysical field data collection. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent fieldwork. Proficiency in a scientific programming language (Python preferred). Track record of peer-reviewed publications. Strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Online Application Required Documents

	Curriculum Vita Name and Contact Information of References Letters of Interest
	Number of References: 2
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Contact Information

Contact:

Hang Chen - hang-chen-1@uiowa.edu
Clas-Earth, Envir, Sustainblty
Trowbridge Hall
123 North Capitol Street
TH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://sees.uiowa.edu/

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