Assistant Scientist Position Available
Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison, Rare Gas Geochronology Laboratory
Area of specialization, Degree:
Noble gas mass spectrometry, Geochronology, PhD in Geology or Engineering.
Relavent work experience:
Knowledge of and experience with most of the following: Ultra-high vacuum
technology, computer programming, system automation, 40Ar/39Ar
thermochronology, U-Th-He thermochronology.
Principal duties:
The position will involve management and research development in a rare gas
geochronology laboratory located in the Department of Geology and
Geophysics. Specific responsibilities and duties include:
(1)Operating and maintaining ultra-high vacuum, mass spectrometry, laser,
furnace, electronic, and computer systems,(2)Scheduling analytical work,
training graduate students and outside users,(3)Supervising preparation of
geological samples,(4)Irradiating and safe handling of radioactive and
hazardous materials, (5)Calibration of the UW-Madison nuclear reactor for
40Ar/39Ar geochronology,(6)Assisting in completing automation of a
new gas extraction and mass spectrometry system,(7)Archiving
and management of analytical data,(8)Assisting in implementing capabilities
for the measurement helium isotopes,(9)Assisting with writing proposals, and
(10)Presenting results at professional meetings, and publishing in
peer-reviewed journals.
The successful applicant will participate in, and eventually lead, research
projects that span many Earth Science disciplines and involve faculty plus
graduate or undergraduate students from UW-Madison or collaboration with
other institutions. Moreover, the incumbent will expand the capabilities of
current equipment so that the laboratory may fulfill its potential in both
geo- and thermo-chronology.
A period of evaluation will be required
Application:
Send resume, a brief summary of research interests and the names and contact
information for three references to: Geochronologist Search, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Geology and Geophysics, 1215 W. Dayton St.,
Madison, WI 53706, USA. Further information may be located at:
http://www.geology.wisc.edu/ and http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~raregas/.
Address inquiries to Dr. Brad Singer, [log in to unmask], (608)
265-8650. To ensure consideration, applications must be post-marked by
October 30, 2001. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing,
information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request.
Finalist cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW-Madison is an EEO/AA
Employer.
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