Tuscaloosa, AL

Organization: University of Alabama

Contact: Interested students should contact Dr. Tom Tobin (ttobin@ua.edu) prior to submitting an application.

Duties: This student will work on questions relating to sedimentology, stratigraphy, geochemistry, and/or invertebrate paleontology of Cretaceous-Paleogene age deposits in India.

Desired qualifications: A successful candidate will have performed well in several relevant classes like Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Geochemistry, or Invertebrate Paleontology. They must have field work experience, either as part of a research project or through a geological field course, and experience in challenging field locations is a plus. Research experience, good writing skills, and publication records will also be viewed favorably.

Start and end dates: January 2018

Application deadline: Applications are needed by the end of September.