Thai is a post from Joe Goldstein, University of Massachusetts.
Post Doctoral Research Associate Position
Materials Science – Cosmochemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
To employ electron microscopy
(scanning electron microscopy, electron probe
microanalysis and transmission electron
microscopy) and optical microscopy to determine
the microstructure and microchemistry of the
metal and non-silicate phases in meteorites. To
use computer simulation of the kinetics of phase
reactions-transformations (Widmanstatten pattern,
diffusion controlled growth, spinodal, etc) to
determine the thermal history of meteorites and
their parent asteroidal bodies. To study the
effects of shock and thermal reheating on the
micron and nm level to determine the environment
in which these meteorites formed. Finally, to
use the information gathered from these studies
in order to investigate the early history of our solar system.
The laboratories of UMass are well
equipped to carry out this research project. The
successful candidate will be working closely with
Prof. Joseph I Goldstein whose has expertise in
electron microscopy and meteorite
microstructure. Applicants are to send a resume
and cover letter to Dr. Goldstein at
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This research is supported by a grant from the
NASA cosmochemistry program. The position is available starting 12-01-09.
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