Technical Position at St. Andrews

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,

We are seeking an individual to provide research and technical support to our state-of-the-art gas source IRMS and Geobiology laboratories. These host two Thermo-Finnigan Mat 253 gas source mass spectrometers, one tuned to quadruple S isotope analyses by fluorination and set up for N and C isotope analyses by combustion. They also house a Delta Plus with a gasbench and a TC/EA for C and O isotopes, a GC-MS, an Ion Chromatograph and a Picarro CRDS. The role of the successful applicant will include:

1. maintaining the instruments (MAT253s, Delta Plus XP, GC-MS, IC, CRDS) and their peripherals, troubleshooting technical problems and ensuring that the labs are generating high quality data across a range of applications;
2. developing, maintaining and optimising standard methods and bespoke sample preparation techniques including, for example, sulphur distillation lines, oxic Fe extractions, fluorination of S phases for isotope analyses, vacuum crushing of silicates and photochemical experiments;
3. helping train laboratory users, including external visitors, post-doctoral research fellows and postgraduate and undergraduate students;
4. managing purchase orders for the isotope and the Geobiology prep labs;
5. forging and maintaining collaborations with academic and industrial partners who require analyses from the facilities;
6. contributing to teaching short laboratory-based practicals for MSc students; and
7. oversight of lab safety procedures.

This is a standard position.
For further details about the research programs and position duties please contact via email Dr Eva Stüeken, ees4@st-andrews.ac.uk, or Dr Mark Claire, mc229@st-andrews.ac.uk, in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. 
The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter (see: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/).
Please quote ref:  AR1942SB 
Closing Date:  18 October 2019

Interview Date:  5 November 2019
Further Particulars:  AR1942SB FPs.doc
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum
Start: As soon as possible

Postdoc at St. Andrews

Dr. James Rae is looking for several new postdocs to work on an ERC grant “100 million years of ocean pH and atmospheric CO2”.  The aim is to reconstruct seawater boron isotope composition in a number of new ways, and pair this with foram records and modelling to improve long-term estimates of CO2. 

Suitable candidates would have experience in (some of) isotope geochemistry, laser ablation ICPMS, paleo records, geochemical modelling, or experimental geochemistry. The grant runs for 5 years, so start dates can be flexible; if you have a great PhD student finishing in the next year, encourage them to get in touch.  Applications are due 8 July. 

More details can be found at: 

https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/4712/0/231308/889/research-fellow-ar2225mr

And more info on the Rae group at: 

https://www.jameswbrae.com

Laboratory Technician (2 yrs) - Union College- Isotope and Sediment Core labs

Union College, NY, seeks a laboratory technician to work in the Stable Isotope Laboratory and Sediment Core Laboratory. This is a full-time position for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal. The technician will split their time between both laboratories, work with students and faculty, prepare samples and standards, and operate and maintain instrumentation. 

The labs are well equipped with a Thermo Delta Advantage isotope ratio mass spectrometer, Gas Bench, Costech EA, TCEA, Micromill, 6-digit analytical balance, particle size analyzer, coulometers, and an ICP-MS. They will train the new technician to work with the instrumentation, but some experience is a plus. Someone with an ability to work independently, good lab skills, and an interest in climate change research would be perfect for this position.

Major research projects include the Lake Junin sediment core, several other smaller lake core projects, bivalve shell geochemistry, stalagmite geochemistry, and stable isotopes in tree-rings. Opportunities for independent research exist. 

The technician will be under the supervision of David Gillikin, Donald Rodbell, and Anouk Verheyden.

Start Date: June 2018, but flexible

More information and the application can be found here:

http://jobs.union.edu/cw/en-us/job/492355/laboratory-technician-2-yr-assignmentgeology