Hello,
Here is an announcement for a post-doc opportunity here at UMass. Please
pass this along to anyone who you think might be interested.
Thanks!
Mike Williams
POST-DOC POSITION: MICROPROBE MONAZITE GEOCHRONOLOGY
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts
invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Position in Geology. This
two-year position is specifically aimed at the rapidly emerging
techniques of electron microprobe analysis in geochronologic
applications. UMass is currently developing an optimized electron
microprobe with Cameca, France that is specifically designed for the
exploration of techniques for age mapping and dating of minerals (e.g.
monazite, zircon) and trace element analysis. This project includes
optimization on virtually all fronts, hardware, software, and technique
development. One future direction will involve synthesis and
analysis of standards for calibration and background measurement
studies. The successful applicant will collaborate with UMass
Geosciences faculty (and associates) and with Cameca, and will be
directly involved with improvements and modifications to software,
continued evaluation of analytical techniques, synthesis and
characterization of standard materials, and application of the new
techniques to geologic problems. Applicants must have completed a
Ph.D. in Geology, materials science, or other physical science, with
preference given to those with significant experience in electron
microprobe analysis, x-ray spectrometry, materials microanalysis, and/or
scientific programming.
Please send a letter of
application, resume, and two reference letters to Michael L. Williams,
Dept. of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts, 611 North Pleasant
Street, Amherst, MA 01003-9279. The University of Massachusetts is an
Equal-Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer; women and members of
minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Review of applicants will begin March 15th; the position will
remain open until a successful candidate is identified.
Michael L. Williams
Department of Geosciences
University of Massachusetts
611 North Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01003-9297
Ph: 413-545-0745
Fax: 413-545-1200