<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><b>Full-Time Permanent Research Position in the National Research Program, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Sediment Radionuclide Geochemistry</b> </div><div><br></div><div>The
U.S. Geological Survey seeks candidates for a full-time permanent
research position in sediment radionuclide geochemistry at the GS-11,
GS-12 or GS-13 grades. This early-career interdisciplinary position in
the National Research Program (<a href="http://water.usgs.gov/nrp/" target="_blank">http://water.usgs.gov/nrp/</a>)
may be filled under these job series: Research Chemist or Research
Geologist or Research Hydrologist. Grade and salary ($63,000 to
approximately $100,000) will be based on education and experience. Prior
to starting employment with the USGS, a successful applicant will have
demonstrated educational and research accomplishments, through the
obtainment of a Ph.D (or equivalent education and experience) in a field
related to radionuclide geochemistry. Experience will include analyses
of radioisotopes in environmental samples (naturally-occurring or
nuclear fuel cycle generated radionuclides) as well as research in areas
such as heavy/trace metal geochemistry, mineralogy, and soil or
sediment science. The applicant will have demonstrated scientific
vision, leadership, and productivity in exciting, societally-relevant,
and collaborative inter-disciplinary research topics. </div><div><br></div><div>The
successful candidate will lead development of laboratory capabilities
and research applications in the area of radionuclide geochemistry. The
scientist will collaborate with hydrologists, geologists, chemists,
ecologists and microbiologists in the USGS and provide assistance and
direction in methods development for the Center for Sediment Dynamics
and Forensics (CSDF), a developing center of excellence. The CSDF is
expected to apply a full range of observational and experimental
techniques in both the laboratory and the field. Examples of techniques
to be employed by the CSDF include: radiometric techniques (14C, 137Cs,
7Be, 210Pb, 234U/238U, and other radioisotopes), optically stimulated
luminescence, electron spin resonance, X-ray diffraction mineralogy,
stable isotopes of light and heavy elements, major-element analysis,
geochemical phase analyses, organic molecular markers, rare earth and
trace element distributions, and carbon and nutrient analyses.</div><div><br></div><div>The
position will be located in Reston, Virginia in the Eastern Branch of
the National Research Program (NRP). The NRP is a program in the USGS
Water Mission Area and offers a stimulating and collegial environment
for research in water-related earth science to meet current and
anticipated national needs. NRP researchers collaborate with scientists
nationally and internationally as well as with other USGS scientists
nationwide. </div><div><br></div><div><b>To Apply:</b></div><div><br></div><div>The
on-line Vacancy Announcement is posted at the Office of Personnel
Management's USAJOBS website. For additional information about
qualifications and requirements, and to apply for this position, go to <a href="http://www.usajobs.gov/" target="_blank">www.usajobs.gov</a> and search for Vacancy Announcement ATL-2015-1182, or go to <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/415169600" target="_blank">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/415169600</a>.
Applications (resume and questionnaire responses) must be received
online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date posted in the
USAJOBS Vacancy Announcement (<b>October 7)</b>. It is important that
candidates view the Vacancy Announcement in its entirety to be sure that
all required documents are submitted. Incomplete application packages
cannot be considered. For further information, please contact: Greg
Desmond <a href="tel:%28703-648-4728" value="+17036484728" target="_blank">(703-648-4728</a>, <a href="mailto:gdesmond@usgs.gov" target="_blank">gdesmond@usgs.gov</a>) or Pierre Glynn <a href="tel:%28703-648-5823" value="+17036485823" target="_blank">(703-648-5823</a>, <a href="mailto:pglynn@usgs.gov" target="_blank">pglynn@usgs.gov</a>), or Katherine Skalak <a href="tel:%28703-648-5435" value="+17036485435" target="_blank">(703-648-5435</a>, <a href="mailto:kskalak@usgs.gov" target="_blank">kskalak@usgs.gov</a>) in the Eastern Branch of the NRP. </div><div><br></div><div>US Citizenship is required for this position. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div><div><br></div></div>
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