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>Dear Colleagues,
>The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Purdue University (West
>Lafayette, IN USA) seeks to hire a full-time facility Manager to 
>assume primary
>responsibility for the management of the new Purdue Stable Isotope 
>facility. This
>position is part of a major initiative in climate and biogeochemical 
>cycles within
>the EAS and is further complemented by two recent stable isotope 
>biogeochemistry
>faculty additions and the newly formed Purdue Climate Change Research Center
>(<http://www.purdue.edu/climate/>http://www.purdue.edu/climate/).
>
>During his/her first year of employment, the successful candidate 
>will primarily
>assist with the installation and qualification of 2 new Finnigan 
>Delta V gas source
>isotope ratio mass spectrometers.  The candidate will be responsible for the
>maintenance of these systems, an existing Europa 20/20 IRMS system 
>and associated
>peripheral devices (e.g. EA, TCEA, Gasbench, multiport inlet device, gas
>chromatography-combustion, Trace Gas prep).  Long-term 
>responsibilities associated
>with this position will include training of students and technicians 
>in the use of
>these devices, overseeing laboratory quality assurance and 
>standardization efforts,
>and managing the daily operation of the facility.  Opportunities 
>will be available
>for participation in the development of new analytical techniques 
>and participation
>in a range of research projects in the biogeosciences, paleoclimatology, and
>isotope hydrology and ecology.  We seek a candidate with an advanced degree in
>analytical chemistry or a related scientific field, strong computer 
>skills, and the
>capability and willingness to attack technical problems.  Experience with and
>interest in facilities management, mass spectrometry, and the environmental
>sciences would also be beneficial.
>
>Applicants should apply electronically and send a resume, a 
>description of training,
>experience, and career goals, and contact information for at least 3 
>references to
>Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer 
>(<https://acs-webmail.ucsd.edu/squirrelmail/src//squirrelmail/src/compose.php?send_to=zurnbirk%40purdue.edu>[log in to unmask]). 
>For additional information about EAS
>please visit (www.purdue.edu/eas).  Salary is commensurate with 
>experience.  Purdue
>University is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
>Employer.  Women
>and minorities are encouraged to apply.  This position corresponds 
>to job posting
>number 1397.209.0510.
>
>If you have specific questions about the nature of the instrumentation in the
>facility or duties please contact either:
>
>Drs. Gabe Bowen, Timothy Filley or Greg Michalski; Dept. of Earth 
>and Atmospheric
>Sciences, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Dr.
>West Lafayette, IN 47907. USA. Office: phone: 765-494-3258
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>
>
>Greg Michalski
>Purdue Stable Isotope (PSI) facility,
>Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
>50 Stadium Mall Drive
>West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051
>Phone: 765.494.3704
>Fax: 765.496.1210

Greg Michalski
Purdue Stable Isotope (PSI) facility,
Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
50 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051
Phone: 765.494.3704
Fax: 765.496.1210