Please bring the following employment opportunity to the attention of any
qualified individuals in your institution. Many thanks.
The University of Texas at Austin – Jackson School of Geosciences
Job Opportunities at the Department of Geological Sciences
Research Scientist Associate IV or V (depending on qualifications)
The Department of Geological Sciences in the Jackson School of Geosciences
at the University of Texas at Austin seeks a scientist to oversee and run
its Electron Microbeam Facilities. This lab serves a diverse community of
researchers in the areas of igneous and metamorphic petrology, sedimentary
petrology, structural petrology, geomicrobiology, paleontology, hydrology,
and reservoir characterization. This scientist will maintain the facilities
at full functionality, develop and improve analytical routines, train new
and continuing users of the facilities, and participate in a graduate–level
course in electron microbeam analytical techniques. The laboratory consists
of a JEOL 8200 electron microprobe (both JEOL software and Probe for
Windows® are installed), a Philips/FEI XL 30 ESEM (including CL and EBSD), a
JEOL JSM6490LV SEM, and a Brüker D8 Advance X-Ray diffractometer.
The minimum requirement is a Master of Science degree in geological
sciences, material sciences, or a related field, and experience in operating
electron microbeam instrumentation and in quantitative electron microprobe
analysis. The preferred candidate will hold a Ph.D. in one of the above
fields and have experience in ESEM operation, EBSD analysis, in training
users in the operation of such facilities, and have working knowledge of
both JEOL and Probe for Windows software. This position is permanent and
fully funded, with salary level competitive and commensurate with
qualifications. The option to pursue independent funding and to engage in
independent research is open and negotiable.
Interested applicants should send, in electronic form, (1) a letter
detailing their qualifications, (2) a resume or CV, and (3) names and
contact information for three persons who could provide evaluations of
suitability for the position, to Tinley Hald, HR Coordinator/Department of
Geological Sciences, at [log in to unmask] Review of applications will
begin on July 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are also required to create an employment application through the
University’s Recruiting and Staffing website,
http://www.utexas.edu/hr/empl/index.html.
Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action / Equal
Opportunity Employer
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