Apologies for multiple postings and potentially horrible layout!
Dear All,
We have a vacancy for a probe operator in our department. We are
particularly keen on finding someone interested in research and
particularly with an interest in studying for a higher degree. For more
information on the post and what is entailed/expected please contact me
directly. As you'll see, application forms are available on-line.
Cheers,
Malc.
RHODES UNIVERSITY
Grahamstown
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
Applications are invited from suitably
qualified candidates for the following post from
as early a date as possible:
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER : ELECTRON
MICROPROBE LABORATORY
Candidates should have a minimum of a
BSc(Honours) degree with a strong
background in Earth Science or related
disciplines and be computer literate. Primary
responsibilities include the operation and
basic maintenance of the Department s
JEOL 733 electron microprobe regional research
facility. Duties will also include
assisting staff, students, and visiting
researchers in the use of the facility.
Applicants should be committed to working in a
productive research environment
and will be strongly encouraged to further
their own research interests. Candidates
should have experience in a chemical
analytical environment and experience with
x-ray analytical techniques would be an
advantage.
Applications forms, further particulars and
salary details are available from
http://www.ru.ac.za/jobs or by phoning
046-6038004/6038115. Completed
applications should be returned to the
Recruitment & Selection Section by 17
February 2003.
Curricula vitae which are not accompanied by
an official Rhodes University
application form will, regretfully, be
returned to candidates.
SALARY RANGE:
From R69612 to R99276 per annum (pension fund)
From R65676 to R93624 per annum (provident
fund)
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PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
ELECTRON MICROPROBE LABORATORY
Main job objectives
This is a technical position which relates to
the routine maintenance and operation
of the Geology Department s electron
microprobe regional analytical facility. The
job exists to provide support for internal and
external users, ensuring smooth and
trouble-free operation of the instrument,
thereby access to as many users as
possible.
Key responsibility areas
maintenance - routine maintenance of the
electron microprobe and allied
equipment/ materials to ensure
operational efficiency;
planning - to organise routine services
through liaison with technical service
companies, and to manage the booking of
time slots for instrument
utilisation;
supervision and training - to provide
supervision and technical support for
facility users. Also to provide practical
training of new users of the instrument,
to ensure maximum utilisation of the
instrument;
research - to conduct own research and to
collaborate in research projects of
internal and external users of the
instrument as required. Own research
should lead towards higher academic
degrees where appropriate;
consultancy - to carry out analytical
work for industry and similar
organisations as and when appropriate for
the purpose of generating income
for the regional analytical facility.
January/February 2003
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Dr MP Roberts Phone: [+27](0)46 603 8313 (work)
Dept of Geology [+27] (0)46 6361197 (home)
Rhodes University Fax: [+27](0)46 622 9715
6140 Grahamstown Cell: 083 4060 262
SOUTH AFRICA e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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