RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, ISOTOPE BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
A research associate position in natural abundance isotope
biogeochemistry is available beginning summer 2004 in the School of
Marine Science, VIMS, College of Wm. & Mary. The successful
individual will assist in the collection and preparation of samples for
C-14, C-13 and N-15 analyses of dissolved, colloidal, particulate, and
sedimentary organic and inorganic materials, including the operation and
maintenance of vacuum extraction lines and graphite target preparation
for isotope ratio mass spectrometry and accelerator mass
spectrometry. Familiarity with other standard analytical techniques
(e.g., organic and inorganic C, N and P, oxygen, alkalinity, etc.) in
fresh and marine waters, as well as with organic separation and/or
microbial ecological techniques, is highly desirable. The position
also requires extensive fieldwork using small boats in rivers and
estuaries, as well as on ships in coastal ocean waters for up to 2-3
weeks at a time. The successful individual will ideally have an
undergraduate degree in chemistry or biology, and/or a master's degree in
some area of aquatic or marine geochemistry or biogeochemistry.
Previous experience in isotope geochemistry, as well as prior technical
experience in a biogeochemistry lab and fieldwork with small boat
handling is considered an asset.
This position will be filled for a minimum of 3 years. Starting pay
is $26,000 to 34,000 per year based on the level of experience.
Full health and retirement benefits are included. The position will
remain open until filled.
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and experience,
curriculum vitae, and names, addresses (including e-mail addresses) and
phone numbers of 3 references to:
Dr. James Bauer
School of Marine Science
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
College of William and Mary
Route 1208
Gloucester Point, VA 23062-1346
phone: (804) 684-7136
fax: (804) 684-7789
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James E. Bauer
Professor of Marine Science
School of Marine Science/VIMS
College of William and Mary
Route 1208
Gloucester Point, VA 23062-1346
Ph: (804) 684-7136
Fax: (804) 684-7789
e-mail: [log in to unmask]