At 11:37 AM 5/8/01 +1200, you wrote:
>         R&D Manager - Isotope Sciences and Non-Invasive Technologies
>
>The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS) is New Zealand's
>premier
>provider of research and development in geoscience and isotope sciences. As a
>Crown Research Institute (CRI) GNS is a company owned by the New Zealand
>Government.
>
>We are seeking a leader for our Isotope Applications section which is
based at
>the  Gracefield Research Centre in Lower Hutt.  The section has 32 staff,
>comprising researchers, engineers and technical support.
>
>The main capabilities included in Isotope Applications are:
>
>·    New Zealand's national isotope centre - based around two particle
>accelerators, four mass spectrometers and radiation physics expertise.
>·    Development of non-invasive measurement systems for process and product
>control in many industries. Our solutions are based on low intensity
radiation
>from x-ray, isotope and laser sources and include sophisticated data handling
>methods.
>·    The Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory, recognised by our international
>commercial clients as a world leader in radiocarbon measurement and
>interpretation.
>·    The Tritium & Water Dating Laboratory, recognised as a world leader in
>both
>Tritium analysis and in the recent breakthrough in Silicon 32 dating.
>·    Rare isotope measurements by accelerator mass spectrometry.
>·    Stable isotope measurements dealing with geological, environmental and
>biological samples from around the world.
>·    New materials characterisation and elemental analysis of environmental
>and
>geological samples by ion beam analysis.
>·    Production of short-lived isotopes for research in the biological
>sciences.
>
>The section has annual revenue of $4 million that is split 50/50 between
>government and commercial contracts. There are exciting prospects for growing
>the section particularly through further commercial business.
>
>The ideal candidate for this position will have:
>
>·    A higher degree in physics or engineering, with specific expertise in
>isotope sciences, materials science, or non-invasive measurement, and an
>ability
>to relate section capabilities to research directions in New Zealand.
>·    Leadership and management experience, particularly with R&D teams.
>·    Experience in the application of research and technology to industrial
>and
>commercial environments.
>·    Experience in managing projects profitably.
>
>This is an outstanding opportunity to manage world-class research teams and
>lead
>the growth of the section through developing relationships with
>universities and
>the environmental, primary industry and manufacturing sectors, both in New
>Zealand and internationally.
>
>Further information on GNS and this position can be obtained from David
>Brown on
>(04) 570 4733 or from www.gns.cri.nz/careers. Applications including a
>covering
>letter, CV and a completed application form should be forwarded to:
>
>Human Resource Consultant
>Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences
>PO Box 30 368
>Lower Hutt
>or emailed to [log in to unmask]
>
>Closing date: 1 June 2001.
>
>



Lyn Benjamin
Consulting Hydrologist
P.O. Box 564
Victor, ID 83455
208-354-3556
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