I appreciate your assistance to bring this
position to the attention of qualified
candidates, and I apologize for multiple
listings.
Astrobiology Ion Microprobe Research Associate, UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin is seeking a creative
and productive scientist to pursue novel
applications of our new CAMECA ims1280 ion
microprobe to Astrobiology.
Applicants are encouraged to propose projects of
their own design in collaboration with the
Wisconsin Astrobiology Research consortium. They
will also conduct studies of sulfur four isotopes
in Archean sediments and/or carbon isotopes in
kerogen. One goal of these investigations is to
establish stable isotope signatures of life
The WiscSIMS ims1280 is optimized for in situ
analysis of stable isotope ratios (O, C, Mg, Si,
S, Li, H, B, N, Ca, Fe). For oxygen isotopes,
precision of ±0.1” can be obtained from 10 ºm
spots.
Experience with astrobiology, stable isotope
geochemistry, SIMS, electron beam instruments, or
mass-spectrometry is desirable.
Duties will include a mix of independent
published research, assistance and collaboration
with users of the lab, and assistance with the
1280.
For further information see: http://www.geology.wisc.edu/astrobiology/
http://www.geology.wisc.edu/facilities/wiscsims/
Please send letter of interest, cv, and names and
contact information for 3-5 references to
Prof. John Valley, [log in to unmask]
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately
and continue until position is filled.
UW is an equal opportunity employer.
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John W. Valley, phone: 608-263-5659
Charles R. Van Hise Professor fax: 608-262-0693
Dept. of Geology and Geophysics email: [log in to unmask]
University of Wisconsin
1215 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53706, USA http://www.geology.wisc.edu/people/valley.html
Zircons Are Forever- http://www.geology.wisc.edu/zircon/
Wisc-SIMS- Ion Microprobe- http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~wiscsims/