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<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>Just a reminder that our Rice University stable isotope lab
manager job posting is closing on August 15th. If you were
planning to apply but forgot, please do so ASAP!</p>
<p>Laurence<br>
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<p><b>Stable Isotope Lab Manager</b><br>
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<p>The Department of Earth Science at Rice University seeks a
full-time, hard money lab manager for our new stable isotope
lab under the direction of Profs. Laurence Yeung and Cin-Ty
Lee.</p>
<p>The lab currently houses three mass spectrometers,
specifically:</p>
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<li>Thermo Scientific Delta V Plus isotope ratio mass
spectrometer for conventional stable isotope analysis
(CHONS), with dual inlet, GasBench II interface, and
Elemental Analyzer (Thermo Flash HT Plus)</li>
<li>Two high-resolution Nu Instruments Perspective isotope
ratio mass spectrometers for clumped isotope analysis (O<sub>2</sub>
and CO<sub>2</sub>/carbonates), with house-built sample
preparation lines</li>
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<p>Additional equipment will be added in the coming years as the
laboratory expands its capabilities.</p>
<p><u>Primary responsibilities include</u>: Maintaining mass
spectrometers and vacuum equipment; troubleshooting and repair
of analytical methodologies and instruments; data reduction
and quality control; development and testing of new laboratory
methodologies; training of students and postdocs; upkeep and
enforcement of laboratory safety standards and protocols;
management of laboratory supplies, orders, and invoicing.</p>
<p><u>Opportunities available include</u>: Research proposal
development (as Co-PI) in collaboration with faculty;
individual and collaborative research; development of and
participation in laboratory courses as instructor; development
and refinement of analytical capabilities; professional
development through short-course and conference attendance.</p>
<p><u>Minimum qualifications</u>: M.S. in physics, chemistry, or
a geoscience field with a minimum 1 year of hands-on
experience maintaining mass spectrometers; computer skills,
including some programming experience (e.g., Isodat, Labview,
etc.); good oral and written communication skills.</p>
<p><u>Preferred qualifications</u>: Ph.D. in an experimental
physics, chemistry, or geoscience field with several years of
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mass
spectrometers; experience building custom lab equipment and
custom electronics; experience with lab and recharge-center
management. Interest in geoscience topics and approaches.</p>
<p>Applications must include a cover letter describing
qualifications and experience, a CV, contact information for
three references. Salary is on a 9-month basis and
commensurate with experience, with the possibility of raising
additional support through outside grants.</p>
<p>Please apply at <a
href="https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/7661">Rice Works</a>,
Rice University’s online recruitment portal (posting #7661),
and also send application materials in one PDF file to <a
href="mailto:esci-search@rice.edu">esci-search@rice.edu</a>.
Rice University is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for
applications is <strong>Aug 15, 2016</strong>.</p>
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Laurence Yeung
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth Science
Rice University MS-126
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
yeunglab.org
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Laurence Yeung
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth Science
Rice University MS-126
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
yeunglab.org
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