Opportunities

Postdoctoral Researchers
The Aqueous Geochemistry and Mineralogy Group does not currently have any funded openings for postdoctoral researchers. However, scientists interested in pursuing postdoctoral research are still encouraged to contact Prof. Catalano. We are always willing to work with propospective postdocs on obtaining their own support, such as through fellowships.

Graduate Students
The Aqueous Geochemistry and Mineralogy group does not anticipate admitting new students for the Fall 2023 admission cycle. We hope to have openings available again starting Fall 2024.

Prospective graduate students are encouraged to contact Prof. Catalano before applying to learn more about the opportunities available. Please include a brief description of any prior research activities (note: prior research experience is not required for admission!) and your current research and educational interests. Appropriate undergraduate fields include Geology/Earth Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Environmental Engineering, Planetary Science, Physics, or Microbiology; strong skills in chemistry are beneficial.

Applications to the graduate program are encouraged (click here for instructions). The official deadline to apply is January 1 and the department does not require GRE scores. All students admitted to the Ph.D. program in Earth and Planetary Sciences are given a full tuition waiver and a guarantee of five years of financial support. The current annual graduate student stipend in our department is approximately $35,000.

Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students interested in conducting research in the Aqueous Geochemistry and Mineralogy group should contact Prof. Catalano to discuss their interests and potential opportunities available.