Engineer 14C AMS Laboratory
(suggestions of suitable candidates would also be much appreciated)

The newly-founded Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie in Jena, Germany
is currently in the starting-up phase of a new 14C AMS laboratory. For
the sample preparation lab we are seeking an engineer to design and
build CO2 extraction lines, and a setup for subsequent conversion into
graphite. The instrumentation will include a CN analyzer IRMS
combination, and maintenance and running of the machine will be the
responsibility of the appointee, together with providing technical
assistance to other staff.

Requirements:
Qualified engineer
Experience in the building of gas extraction lines, laboratory
automation (software control of instruments, data output into laboratory
data base), vacuum techniques, gas handling especially continuous flow
techniques, isotope ratio mass spectrometry. Knowledge of both English
and German would be a plus.
Salary according to experience; temporary position for 2 years.

Inquiries and application letters should be sent to:
(Closing date 31 August)

Gert Jaap van Klinken
Head 14C AMS Laboratory,
Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie,
PO Box 10 01 64
D-07701 Jena
Germany
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Web: http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/
tel, work:  +49- 3641- 643708
fax, work: +49- 3641- 643710