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Postdoctoral Associate
  • Job Number: 25656
  • Functional Area: Research - Scientific
  • Department: Materials Science and Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $71,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Materials Science and Engineering, to join an interdisciplinary research team investigating ancient metallurgical processes, their impact on past societies, and how metals can be linked to ore deposits. The research effort aims to develop stable metal isotopes as tracers for past metallurgical processes and ore-forming processes. This project merges isotope geochemistry, economic geology, and experimental archaeology to better characterize ancient non-ferrous metallurgy. Will develop and implement analytical methods for stable metal isotopes and explore their variation within ore deposits and their fractionation behavior in the metallurgical process and work closely with a team of experts in archaeometallurgy, isotope geochemistry, and archaeological experiments to push the boundaries of archaeometallurgy.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in geochemistry, mineralogy, archaeological sciences, or a related field by the date of hire; strong background in stable isotope geochemistry and economic geology; demonstrated experience in mass spectrometry; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; and excellent oral and written communication skills. PREFERRED: Expertise in stable metal isotope geochemistry; familiarity with ore-forming processes; interest in past metallurgical processes; and practical experience in geochemical modelling.

This is a full-time, two-year position, contingent upon funding, performance, and a successful renewal at the end of the first year. This position will be located at MIT, Cambridge, MA.

We will begin reviewing applications in three weeks and review will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants please upload the cover letter, research statement and CV as a single PDF in the 'Resume' section or as separate attachments: a brief cover letter outlining your availability, motivation, suitability for the role, interest in the project, relevant qualifications or experience, a general statement of your research goals (2 pages), a detailed CV, and contact information (including email addresses) of three references.

For more information about the position, please contact Prof. Thomas Rose at roseth@mit.edu.

4/17/2026