Three Research Fellowships in Isotope Science John de Laeter Centre of Mass Spectrometry www.jdlcms.org The John De Laeter Centre of Mass Spectrometry is a joint research venture between Curtin University of Technology, The University of Western Australia, CSIRO and the Geological Survey of Western Australia incorporating more than 50 academic, research and technical support staff. Centre of Excellence funding by the WA State Government has enabled acquisition of new instrumentation and the appointment of three new Research Fellows for up to 5 years. We are engaged in research in biogeochemistry, cosmochemistry, geochronology, organic geochemistry, radiogenic isotope studies, stable isotope geochemistry and thermochronology. Our facilities include single and multiple collector SHRIMP ion probes, Cameca nanoSIMS and ims1280 ion probes, solid source mass spectrometers, noble gas mass spectrometers, a He thermochronology laboratory, stable isotope ratio mass spectrometers, irm-GCMS instruments, laser ablation and solution ICPMS instruments, and a Class-10 ultraclean lab. Position 1: Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry The Fellow will have a strong interest in terrestrial and marine biogeochemical processes and their sensitivity to climate change, including but not limited to changes in temperature, humidity and atmospheric composition. Of particular interest are biomineralisation, carbon and nutrient transformation and fluxes, and stable isotope biogeochemistry. The successful candidate will have significant experience in stable isotope chemistry (physical or bio/organic geochemistry), environmental chemistry and/or analytical chemistry or a related field. Experience in field, laboratory and mesocosm experimentation using mass spectrometry and gas chromatography is desirable. This fellowship is based at the University of Western Australia. Please view position 1800 at jobs.uwa.edu.au for application instructions. For further information please contact Dr Pauline Grierson on +61 8 6488 7926 or [log in to unmask] Position 2: Integrated Geochronology and Thermochronology The Fellow will lead the development and application of next generation U-Th-Pb-He multichronology methods in collaboration with the Centre's noble gas thermochronology, LA-ICPMS, ion microprobe and TIMS facilities. We are expecially interested in scientists with a strong interest in interdisciplinary studies, an interest in the 4D thermal evolution of the crust and upper mantle and the use of numerical modeling to build data-constrained simulations. The ideal person will have experience in geochemical microanalysis and noble gas mass spectrometry. This fellowship is based at the University of Western Australia. Please view position 1801 at http://jobs.uwa.edu.au for application instructions. For further information please contact Prof Michael McWilliams on +61 8 9266 3708 or [log in to unmask] Position 3: Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry The Fellow will develop single and multiple collector techniques in SHRIMP geochronology, trace element geochemistry and stable isotopes. The successful candidate will collaborate with research groups and visiting scientists in the Centre, and will assist in instrument development and commercial projects. We are especially interested in SIMS researchers wanting to take a leadership role in one or more of the following fields: matrix effects on secondary ion emission, zircon-Ti and rutile-Zr geothermometers in igneous systems, REE measurements in minerals, and the Sr/Ca, U/Ca, and Mg/Ca palaeothermometers. This fellowship is based at Curtin University. Please view position 4293 at jobs.curtin.edu.au for application instructions. For further information please contact Dr Allen Kennedy on +61 8 9266 3285 or [log in to unmask] A PhD in a relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record and a strong interest in interdisciplinary research are fundamental requirements. Teaching and supervision of graduate students is optional. The closing date for these positions is 29 June 2007. For more information, please contact [log in to unmask]