Post doctoral research fellow in Micro Analysis and
X-Ray Fluorescence f/m
For 1.0 fte
Full time position for two years
Vacancy number 1.2010.00288
The Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences (FALW) offers a range of Bachelor
and Master programmes. Research at the faculty focuses on the fields of
the life sciences, health sciences, environmental sciences and earth
sciences. World-class teaching and cutting-edge research activities go
hand in hand. FALW works together with other faculties like medicine,
exact sciences, economics, psychology and social sciences. The faculty's
research facilities can be categorized as excellent. The faculty's
international focus fosters cross-border collaboration, leading to
substantially improved quality and greater impact of our research results
*Tasks*
FALW has a fully equipped micro-analysis lab, which includes a JEOL
JXA-8800 Electron Microprobe (EMP) and a Pananlytical MagiXPro XRF. We
are looking for an experienced microprobe user to manage the day-to-day
running of these machines, and to supervise challenging research and
teaching projects that apply these analytical techniques to problems in
a diverse range of fields, including but not limited to: Igneous,
Metamorphic and Sedimentary Petrology; Experimental Petrology;
Palaeoclimatology, Archaeology; and Planetary Materials. The position
will involve working with FALW staff, postdocs, PhD students and
undergraduates, as well as external scientific and commercial users.
*Requirements*
The successful applicant will have a research background in Earth
Science, Material Science or Chemical Engineering and several years of
proven experience using EMP. Experience with XRF is highly desirable. A
PhD and experience in Earth Science is preferred and expertise in using
JEOL microprobes in particular, is an advantage. The successful
applicant should also have the ability to supervise student research,
utilising both the EMP and the XRF, and will be encouraged to develop
independent research that utilises these machines. Excellent oral and
written communication skills as well as management skills are required.
*Further particulars*
The vacancy is for an immediate, full-time appointment. After
satisfactory evaluation at the end of year one, the initial appointment
may be extended for at least one more year. You can find information
about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.workingatvu.nl
<http://www.workingatvu.nl>.
*Salary*
The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for
academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of
€ 2.977,- gross per month up to a maximum of € 3.755,- gross per month
(salary scale 10) based on a fulltime employment.
*Information*
For additional information please contact:
*Prof. Gareth Davies*.
Phone number +31 (0)20 5987329
E-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>;
www.falw.vu/nl/petrology <http://www.falw.vu/nl/petrology>
*Application*
Applicants are requested to submit a letter in which they describe their
abilities and motivation, and curriculum vitae, including two referees.
Written applications should be sent before *December 10^th , 2010* to:
the VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, attn.
*Dr. J.M.R.M. Neutelings*, managing director, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It is also possible to apply by e-mail:
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please
mention the vacancy number in the e-mail header or at the top of your
letter and on the envelope. It is planned to hold interviews in 2010.
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