Current openings

I am looking for motivated undergraduate students (at UA) and graduate students  with an interest in planetary science and cosmochemistry to pursue topics in noble gases, chronology, and compositional studies of meteorites.
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Do contact me (jacartwright@ua.edu ) if you’re interested in pursuing an undergraduate research project, a masters degree or PhD in my group!
A K alpha map highlighting the calcium content of a chondrule within Allende.
Kα Element map for calcium of a barred olivine chondrule in chondrite Allende.

Funded Opportunities for specific projects - 2019

**Funded Graduate Student Research Assistant (RA) Position in Meteorite Studies**.
The Cartwright Cosmochemistry Lab Group at the University of Alabama, Department of Geological Sciences announces the availability of a fully-funded MS or PhD position in the area of chronology studies of achondrite meteorites. The project involves the analysis of selected clasts within meteorites using multiple chronometers to improve the understanding of the impact flux in the inner Solar System.
Qualified applicants should have research experience (preferably in geochemistry) including handling of geological samples, data-handling experience, and a degree in geology, geochemistry, astrophysics or physics.
Interested candidates should email the following items to Dr. Julia Cartwright at jacartwright@ua.edu
  • An up-to-date resume or CV;
  • A 500-word (max) research interest statement;
  • A 200-word (max) career interest statement;
  • Official/Unofficial degree transcripts.