****Forwarded position announcement*****

Lab Manager/Mass Spectroscopist
University of Regina

The Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory (EQAL) is
currently being set up at the University, and will be housed
in the Department of Biology.  The core equipment of the
laboratory will be two F-MAT Delta-plus (XL) mass
spectrometers, to be used for stable isotope ratio (C,H,N,O)
measurements of organic and inorganic samples, and for
on-line measurements of photosynthesis.  Sample introduction
methods for the mass spectrometers will include:  elemental
analyzer, pyrolysis, gas chromatograph, microgas interface,
and a membrane inlet.  Additional laboratory  equipment
will include a Dionex BX-500 ion chromatography system,
Hewlett Packard gas and liquid chromatographs, HP
photodiode array spectrophotometer, a Shimadzu total
organic carbon (TOC) analysis system, and PC-based
data analysis station.

We are looking for a lab manager to run the day-to-day
operations of EQAL.  The manager will be responsible
for scheduling of operations, analyses, equipment
maintenance, methods development and accounting of
costs and user fees.  Opportunities for independent and
collaborative research also exist.  We are looking for an
individual capable of independent work, with demonstrated
expertise in mass spectrometry and use of other scientific
equipment.  Starting salary range is $40,000-42,500
CND, depending on experience.  Please apply in writing
before 30 September 1999 to: Dr. Peter Leavitt, Dept.
of Biology, University of Regina, Regina, SK, S4S 0A2.
Please include a detailed CV, and the names of 3 references.
Further information may be obtained by e-mail
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Peter Leavitt
Associate Professor
Department of Biology
University of Regina
Regina, SK
Canada, S4S 0A2
tel 306 585 4253
fax 306 585 4894
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http://www.uregina.ca/science/biology/faculty/leavitt
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