Want to Join?

Prospective postdocs should email Josh with a 1-page cover letter, CV, 2-page research statement that summarizes your previous research accomplishments, and 3 references, including name, email, and phone number (one should be your PhD advisor). We are looking for candidates who can build up new projects, will help mentor and inspire a young group, and have interests at the interface of magnetism, environmental processes, and society. Please highlight how you fit these criteria in your cover letter. 

It often takes time to acquire funding for postdoctoral scholars. I do not have permanent funding to support postdocs. So, advanced planning is essential. An expression of interest should be made approximately one year ahead of time. If a candidate is a good match for our group, then we will often work together to write a proposal to secure the most appropriate funding.  

The UMN Postdoctoral Association provides information about the many resources available to postdoctoral scholars at the University of Minnesota, and well as useful information for international applicants, including resources for visas, tax information, and U.S. immigration policy. 

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Inquiries by email must include in the subject line: “[Full postdoc application for Feinberg Research Group UMN]”

We are always looking for curiosity-driven and community-minded graduate students to join our group! Prospective students should email Josh with a explanation of your research interests and motivations, a CV, and a short summary of any previous research experience. If a prospective student seems like a good match for the group, then we will schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting to learn more. Funding for graduate students within the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences is typically guaranteed for four years and is achieved through a combination of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships. 

Prospective graduate students should apply to the University of Minnesota Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences. 

Please include “Prospective grad student” in the subject line of your email. 

Undergraduate students play a critical role within the Feinberg research group. Undergraduate research experiences can take many forms and may involve working closely with other group members on existing projects or developing new independent projects.  

Directed Studies | Earth Sciences and Environmental Geosciences majors within our department can earn university credit that will count towards their degree programs by enrolling in either ESCI 3093 or 4093 ("Directed Studies for Earth & Environmental Sciences: Junior or Senior", respectively). Students interested in this opportunity should send an email to Josh to see if an opening is available. If it is, then students will need to register for a directed study through this online UMN system.   

UROP | All UMN undergraduates are eligible to apply to the University of Minnesota's Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) to help fund independent student research. This program provides a stipend and modest research funding to support research experiences throughout the calendar year (fall, spring, and summer semesters). Application deadlines are in October for Spring semester projects, in February for Summer/fall semester projects, and in July for fall semester projects.

Senior thesis | A senior thesis is an incredibly valuable, albeit challenging experience for undergraduates. It is rewarding for those planning to apply to graduate school as well as those looking for employment outside of an academic environment. It demonstrates a range of project management skills, including an ability to develop an idea into a well-organized study and the capability of communicating your work, both in written and oral forms, to a range of audiences. Students interested in developing a senior thesis should email Josh and consider registering for ESCI 4094 ("Senior Thesis").       

Interested undergraduate students should email Josh with a statement of interest and CV (including your time left in the program). We cannot guarantee that there will be open spots at all times.

Please include “Prospective undergrad” in the subject line of your email.