The mineral physics lab at MIT invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study the physical properties and structures of crystalline and
amorphous materials at high pressure and high temperature. Candidates should have a Ph.D in Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or related field, and experiences in synchrotron X-ray and/or vibrational spectroscopy techniques in the diamond-anvil cell.

Information about the Mineral physics lab at MIT is available at: http://eaps.mit.edu/faculty/shim/index.html

The initial appointment is for one year, but appointment is renewable each year. The position will be available beginning in July 2011 or as mutually acceptable. Review of applications will begin in April 2011 and the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should send (1) CV with the list of publications, (2) a list of names, addresses and e-mail addresses of at least 3 references, and (3) one page summary of current and proposed research to:

Dr. Sang-Heon Dan Shim (SHDShim@gmail.com)
77 Massachusetts Avenue 54-616
Cambridge MA 02139 USA.

Website: http://www.mit.edu/~sangshim