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<p><b>Research Associate - Structure and geochemistry of metastable
carbonate minerals (Fixed Term)</b><br>
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<p>The Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, is
seeking a post-doctoral research associate (PDRA) to study the
structure and geochemistry of carbonate minerals. The role is to
synthesise metastable carbonate minerals, characterise their
structure and phase transformations, and analyse their
geochemistry. Mineral geochemistry will be combined with
quantitative models to constrain trace element incorporation
mechanisms in carbonates, which will be interpreted in the context
of the carbonate geochemical record. The position is for one year,
and is funded by the Isaac Newton Trust. Ideally the candidate
would start in June 2020.</p>
<p>Applications are invited from candidates with relevant expertise
in conducting mineral precipitation experiments, and mineralogical
and geochemical analyses. Experience of preparing samples for
geochemical analysis in trace-metal clean labs, as well as strong
computational analytical skills are desirable. You will work as
part of a wider team studying carbonate geochemistry and
biomineralisation mechanisms, and conduct experiments that will
advance our understanding of the control of mineral precipitation
by biological processes.<br>
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The candidate will have (or be about to obtain) a PhD and
preferably some postdoctoral experience in a relevant area. They
will have significant experience in geochemistry and mineralogy,
good communication skills, the ability to work in a team, strong
IT and data handling skills, and preferably a track record of
publication in peer-reviewed journals.<br>
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<p>Enquiries concerning this position should be directed to Dr.
Oscar Branson (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ob266@cam.ac.uk">ob266@cam.ac.uk</a>)</p>
<p>Apply online here: <a
href="http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/24596/">http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/24596/</a></p>
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Dr Oscar Branson
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Cambridge
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ob266@cam.ac.uk">ob266@cam.ac.uk</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.esc.cam.ac.uk/directory/oscar-branson">https://www.esc.cam.ac.uk/directory/oscar-branson</a></pre>
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