Camille and Henry Dreyfus Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Chemistry at
U. Mass. Dartmouth


U. Massachusetts Dartmouth in collaboration with Brown University and Woods
Hole Oceanographic Inst. has been awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship by the
Dreyfus Foundation which will enable a Ph.D. Chemist or Chemical Engineer to
carry out cutting edge research in environmental chemistry focusing on global
biogeochemistry.   A range of research topics is available including the global
nitrogen cycle, oceanic controls of atmospheric CO2, and sedimentary records of
elemental-cycling/climate linkages.  Emphasis will be on development and
application of natural stable isotopic techniques.  As part of his/ her
training the Fellow is encouraged to participate in relevant seminar and
teaching programs at Brown U. and WHOI as well as at U. Mass. Dartmouth and
will have access to their state-of-the-art analytical facilities.  In addition,
collaboration with faculty and researchers at all three institutions is
encouraged, particularly in context of existing NSF-funded, joint research
projects in global biogeochemistry.

 The Fellow will possess a doctorate in chemistry or chemical engineering and
is not expected to have prior training in environmental chemistry.
Graduate-level chemical research experience is required. Experience with mass
spectrometer techniques and chemical separations; publication record
appropriate to number of years since degree; commitment to a career in
environmental chemistry is preferred.  Salary is competitive and the Fellowship
is renewable for a second year by mutual agreement of the Fellow, research
supervisors, and the Dreyfus Foundation.  A supplementary research allowance
will be available.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae, selected publications, statement of
specific research interests, and at least three recommendation letters should
be sent to:  Professor Mark A. Altabet, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, U.
Mass. Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, No. Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 USA.  UMD
is an AA/EEO.