[ES_JOBS_NET] Isotope Mass Spectrometry Specialist - Brown University

[Emily H. G. Cooperdock]

Dear All,

The below position for an isotope mass spec specialist will be posted
publicly next week but I wanted to email the isotope community prior to
AGU. Please pass this on to relevant folks who may be looking for a
permanent technical position such as this one. If you have any questions
you can reach out to me and I will be able to answer or direct you to the
appropriate people.

Information about our facilities at Brown can be found at the following
links:
https://sites.brown.edu/deeps-environmental-geochemistry-facility/
https://sites.brown.edu/mass-spectrometer-facility/
https://sites.brown.edu/ibarra-lab/research/lab-facilities/

Thanks,
Emily



*Job Description:*
This position oversees operations, major repair, and training in the use of
isotope ratio mass spectrometers (e.g., gas-source, inductively coupled
plasma) in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
(DEEPS) at Brown. The position also supports research and development
related to novel isotopic methods, including collaboration with students
and faculty.

*Specific responsibilities include: *operation, repair, and user training
on major research instrumentation supporting mass spectrometry; assisting,
advising, and training faculty, students, and staff on selection,
installation, and usage of isotope ratio mass spectrometers; and supporting
department research and method development.

*Education and Experience*

   - Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related
   scientific field, such as engineering, physics, chemistry, and/ or earth
   science or equivalent combination of education and experience.  PhD
   preferred.
   - Prior technical experience with maintaining and troubleshooting
   gas-source stable isotope mass spectrometers is preferred.
   - Fundamental knowledge of the physics and engineering of mass
   spectrometers.
   - Strong computer skills to work with computer hardware and software
   related to instrument operations and computer networking.
   - Ability and experience to troubleshoot both hardware and electronic
   problems in the above array of instrumentation.
   - Good organizational skills to keep track of maintenance and
   calibration data for each instrument.
   - Ability to work well with others in setting priorities and work
   schedules.
   - Demonstrated ability to work well in training and collaborating with
   undergraduate students, graduate students, staff and faculty.
   - Significant experience in handling environmental samples and
   evaluating instrument performance.
   - Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives
   and cultures in an inclusive environment.



-- 
*Emily H. G. Cooperdock (she/her)*
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
https://sites.brown.edu/cooperdock/
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