Full-time Term Stable Isotope Laboratory Position.  The U.S. Geological
Survey, Water Resources Division is now offering a full-time two-year
(extendable up to 4 years) technical position in the Isotope Tracers
project in Menlo Park, California. The primary purpose of the position is
to operate and maintain three GVI (formerly Micromass) continuous-flow mass
spectrometers and peripheral instruments (such as EAs and GCs), and to
perform routine maintenance and minor repairs. The successful applicant
will also share responsibility for sample login, sample tracking, and
database management.  Occasional field work is possible.  The position is
at the level of GS-9 ($45,309).  Benefits include annual and sick leave.
Qualifications includes a BA/BS in hydrology, geology, chemistry or a
related field and experience operating and maintaining mass spectrometers
and peripherals.  For detailed vacancy announcement including specific
qualification requirements and application procedures refer to the OARS
website: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars.
      USGS Vacancy # WR-2004-0202 for Physical Scientist, GS-1301-09.
Contact Audrey Tsujita ph: 916-278-9395, email: [log in to unmask]
Applicants must apply via OARS by midnight Eastern time on the closing
date, May 21, 2004.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens.  The USGS is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.