The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University announces competition for the 2016-2017 Harry Hess Fellows Program. This honorific postdoctoral fellowship program provides opportunities for outstanding geoscientists to work in the field of their choice. Research may be carried out independently or in collaboration with members of the Geosciences Department. One or more Hess Fellows may be appointed. Current areas of research include: Biogeochemical Cycles, Environmental Chemistry, Paleoclimatology, Paleontology, Geochronology, Earth History, Geochemistry, Geodynamics, Planetary Science, Tectonics, Seismology, Mineral Physics, Petrology, Geomicrobiology, Atmospheric Science, and Oceanography. Hess Fellowships provide a competitive annual salary, depending upon experience, along with a significant allowance for travel to meetings and for research support. Initial awards are for one year, with the possibility of renewal for additional years depending upon satisfactory performance and available funding. A preferred starting date is on or before September 1st, 2017. Applicants for the Hess Fellowship may also be considered for other available postdoctoral positions in the Geosciences Department. Applications are due by January 1, 2017, but evaluation of applications and interviews of candidates will begin immediately.

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