RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN STABLE ISOTOPE ECOLOGY OR GEOCHEMISTRY

University of Arizona
Geosciences and Renewable Natural Resources Departments

A postdoctoral research position is available starting in October or
November of this year to work with the newly purchased stable isotope mass
spectrometer for biological sciences research at the University of
Arizona.   We seek a recent PhD graduate with experience in the operation
of continuous flow isotope ratio mass spectrometers and an interest in a
broad range of ecological questions.  Funding for this position is
guaranteed for two years.  Beyond two years the position will rely partly
on externally funded research.  Broad opportunities exist for collaborative
research with faculty in many departments of the University.  Current
research using this facility includes plant and animal physiological
ecology, trophic level studies, paleoecology, dendroecology, and many other
topics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance, training and
supervision of operators, and coordinating the day-to-day sample flow and
data reporting for this instrument.  The mass spectrometer system being
purchased is a continuous-flow Finnigan Delta + with EA, TC/EA, Gas-bench,
and PreCon.  This instrument package is part of the University of Arizona
Stable Isotope Facility in the Geosciences Department that houses three
other mass spectrometers.

Applications will be given full consideration if they arrive by September
11.  Please send a letter of application with a statement of research
interests and experience.  Include your vita and three personal
references.  Send to:

        Department Head
        Department of Geosciences
        University of Arizona
        Gould-Simpson Building
        1040 E. Fourth Street
        Tucson, AZ 85721

For more information please contact David Williams, School of Renewable
Natural Resources ([log in to unmask]) or David Dettman, Geosciences
([log in to unmask]).

Please reference job number 19360.

The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Empoyer-M/W/D/V.
                David Dettman          [log in to unmask]
                Dept. of Geosciences   ph. (520) 621-4618
                Univ. of Arizona       FAX (520) 621-2672
                Gould-Simpson Bldg.
                Tucson, AZ 85721