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Esteemed colleagues, The School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU is offering a new postdoctoral fellowship program that includes research opportunities in Earth and space sciences education. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested in applying. Potential applicants with an interest in ESS education research are welcome to e-mail <[log in to unmask]> with general questions about the program, or to e-mail me <[log in to unmask]> with specific questions about ESS education research opportunities at ASU. Evaluation of applications begins 15 February 2010 and appointments are expected to start in summer 2010. Thank you for your attention! Steve Semken Steven Semken, Associate Professor School of Earth and Space Exploration Arizona State University PO Box 871404 / Bateman PSF Room 686 Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404 USA Exploration Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Evaluation of applications begins February 15, 2010, but applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The mission of the Exploration Fellowship Program is to provide opportunities for conducting postdoctoral research on cutting-edge topics and to foster inter-disciplinary collaboration among our diverse faculty. Potential research topics span the full range of research interests of our faculty (http://sese.asu.edu/focus_areas). Research foci within SESE encompass astrophysics, cosmology, Earth science, climate science, planetary science, exploration systems engineering, and science education, and includes key initiatives in the origin, evolution, and fate of the Universe, planetary bodies, and life; the co-evolution of Earth's surface environment and societies; and lifelong science and engineering education. Up to five awards will be offered in this inaugural year of the program and include salary ($50k/yr) and full benefits. Standard awards are 2 year appointments, renewable for a 3rd year contingent on performance and availability of funding. The first step in the application process is to contact prospective faculty sponsor(s) to discuss potential research topics. When a topic of mutual interest is identified, the applicant prepares a 5-10 page research proposal outlining the problem and the research plan (single space, 12 point, including figures; references do not count against page limit; no budget is needed). Application packets include (1) a cover letter identifying (a) research topic, (b) prospective faculty sponsor(s), and (c) a list of 3 references, (2) CV, (3) 2-3 exemplary research papers, and (4) the research proposal. Preference will be given to proposals that fuse research conducted through multiple focus areas within SESE and that will involve new collaborations among our faculty. Application materials (and any questions) should be submitted by email to [log in to unmask], addressed to the Exploration Fellowship Program Committee. Typically appointments will start between July 1 and September 1, 2010. ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce.