Centre GEOTOP at the University of Quebec at Montreal is looking for someone to manage their stable isotope laboratory. Questions regarding this job can be directed to me ([log in to unmask]); however, applications must be sent to Dr. Kim Juniper who is the director of Centre GEOTOP (contact information is given below). Research Professional Position: Stable Isotope Laboratory The GEOTOP research centre at the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM) is seeking a full-time research professional to manage a stable isotope laboratory. The laboratory has 1 Prism mass spectrometer and 4 Isoprime mass spectrometers, as well as various preparation systems (e.g., GV Instruments Multicarb, Aquaprep and Trace Gas systems, EuroVector and Carlo Erba elemental analyzers). This equipment is used to analyse C, N, H and O is a wide variety of sample types (e.g., waters, sediments, breath samples, filters). Duties will include development of new analytical methods, sample analysis, report preparation for internal and external clients, trouble-shooting and maintenance of the equipment, supervision of facility use by researchers and students, and graduate student training. Candidates must have a PhD degree in Earth Sciences, Biology or a related field, with a specialization and/or experience in stable isotope geochemistry or biochemistry. The working language at UQAM is French, but a very good knowledge of English is essential. The successful applicant will be required to take French language proficiency tests and, if necessary, French language classes will be provided. The annual salary is $35,404 to $67,126 depending on qualifications and experience. Applications for this position should include a curriculum vitae and two reference letters. Please quote the competition number (0506032) in your application. Forward applications by post to: Dr. Kim Juniper (Director), Centre GEOTOP University of Quebec at Montreal P.O. Box 8888, Downtown Postal Station Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3P8 or by E-mail to: [log in to unmask] The application deadline is July 22, 2005, for an anticipated starting date in early September 2005. For further details about Centre GEOTOP see www.geotop.uqam.ca ------------------------------------------------------ Jennifer Mckay Agente de Recherche / Research Associate GEOTOP - Universite du Quebec a Montreal C.P. 8888, succursale Centre-Ville Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3P8 Telephone bureau/office: 514-987-3000 (poste/ext 2413) Telephone lab: 514-987-3000 (poste/ext 7028) Telephone GEOTOP: 514-987-4080 Telecopieur/Fax: 514-987-3635 E-mail: [log in to unmask] or if that fails try [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------