Dear All –

 

We have a new job posting for a full-time Laboratory Technician in low-temperature thermochronology at the University of Connecticut. Please see the ad below (link here) with information about the position and our (U-Th)/He facilities, and feel free to distribute broadly to qualified individuals. Review of applicants will begin October 25^th and continue until the position is filled.

 

Thanks!

Julie

 

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Dr. Julie C. Fosdick

Assistant Professor

Department of Geography

Center for Integrative Geosciences

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 06269

Phone: (860) 486-1395

Email: [log in to unmask]

Web: www.thermochron.uconn.edu

 

JOB POSTING

 

Posting Title: Research Assistant 3 (Advanced Level Technician) in Low-temperature Thermochronology

              

The Center for Integrative Geosciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time laboratory technician in the area of (U-Th-Sm)/He low-temperature thermochronology.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The successful candidate will be expected to (1) train and supervise visiting students and researchers, (2) contribute to methodological development of instrumentation and applications of thermochronology within the Earth sciences, (3) conduct routine laboratory duties and instrument maintenance, 4) provide analytical support in (U-Th-Sm)/He thermochronology for the broader Earth science community at the regional and national level, and (5) participate in UConn community outreach activities to encourage interest and awareness of deep-time, geochronology, and Earth processes. This position is funded for five years through the National Science Foundation Earth Sciences: Laboratory Technician Support program, contingent on the availability of funds. The new Basin Analysis and Helium Thermochronology Center at UConn features a customized SCLM gas extraction and measurement system and Thermo iCAP ICP mass spectrometer. More information on the laboratory and the Center for Integrative Geosciences can be found at www.thermochron.uconn.edu and www.geosciences.uconn.edu.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

B.S. in the sciences or engineering and four to five years of post-degree experience, or an M.S. and two to four years of post-degree experience.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate (PhD) in Geosciences or related disciplines and research experience in noble gas thermochronology. The ideal candidate has experience with ultra-high vacuum gas extraction lines, noble gas measurement and data analysis, ICP-MS isotope analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, laboratory management, training students, and standard lab safety protocols. The technician should also have sufficient knowledge of (U-Th)/He methods, instrumentation, and data analysis. Additional experience working productively in a research team environment is preferred.

 

APPOINTMENT TERMS

 

This is an 11-month, full time, annually renewable position with healthcare benefits. Anticipated appointment date is as early as December 1, 2017. Salary range is commensurate with education and experience in accordance with NRSA rates. Reappointment for up to five years is contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Continued appointment beyond five years is at the discretion of the Dean.

 

TO APPLY

Applicants are asked to upload the following to UConn Jobs (www.jobs.uconn.edu, Search # 2018181 under Staff Positions): 1) A cover letter describing your qualifications for this position, 2) a resume/CV, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Contact Julie Fosdick [log in to unmask] for additional information about the position. Review of applications will begin October 25, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2018181)

 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

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