Research Associate
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Oxford, Ohio
- Salary
- Not Specified
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job Title: Research Associate
Department: Geology and Environmental Earth Science Department
Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Pay Type: Salary
Benefit Eligible: No
Job Description Summary
The Research Associate manages research laboratory including database management, scientific writing, sample analysis, student training, and budgeting.
Job Description
We seek a part time Research Associate in the Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science at Miami University to assist with lab management and research in the area of isotope geochemistry, and manage operations of the International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC).
The position will be a one-year, non-benefit eligible appointment with the possibility of renewal in subsequent years.
The Research Associate will be expected to manage the isotope geochemistry clean lab and mass spectrometry lab.
Duties include training and supervision of lab users, laboratory and instrument maintenance, data quality assurance, oversight of radiation and environmental health and safety compliance, and laboratory financial management. Laboratory technique development and adaptation for analysis of diverse geologic and environmental materials expected, with opportunities to collaborate on field- and lab-based research. Other responsibilities include managing operations of the International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC).
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Master’s degree in Geology or related field, with at least 4 years of experience in radiogenic isotope geochemistry, including rock sample preparation, mineral separation, clean room protocols, chemical purification techniques for radiogenic isotope systems (including Sr, Nd, Pb, Hf, Re, Os, U, Th, Ra, Po), and operation of thermal ionization mass spectrometers (TIMS) and multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (MC-ICP-MS).
Consideration will be given to applicants with research experience in volcanology/petrology and applied isotope geochemistry including nuclear forensics/environmental radiation, with expertise in the Re-Os isotope system and U-series disequilibria, and more than 4 years experience operating and maintaining a ThermoFinnigan Triton TIMS and Nu Instruments Nu Plasma P3 MC-ICP-MS. Knowledge of the breadth of applied geochemistry in the international realm is desired for the IAGC component of the job.
Required Application Documents: Please submit resume/CV and cover letter.
Special Instructions (if applicable)
Inquiries may be directed to Jason Rech at rechja@miamioh.edu. Applicants will be reviewed two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
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Remote Work
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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Organization
Nationally recognized as one of the country's most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio (35 miles north of Cincinnati), with regional locations in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio, and the John E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg. Miami combines a wide range of strong academic programs with the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. A liberal education core complements the more specialized studies of the majors.
Along with an impressive number of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on and immersive experiences, Miami is distinguished by a faculty who enjoy teaching and mentoring students. Recognized as a "Public Ivy" by Richard Moll in his 1985 book about America's flagship universities, Miami is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best schools for “unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.” This commitment to teaching is demonstrated in the University's record of exceptional retention and graduation rates-which are among highest for NCAA Division I schools. Miami also regularly ranks among the top public doctoral university in the country for study abroad participation by undergraduate students.
Chartered in 1809, Miami is the 10th oldest public university in the nation. Enrollment includes almost 15,000 undergraduates and more than 2,200 graduate students on the Oxford campus, which is lauded for its exceptional beauty. The charming, historic uptown area of Oxford is adjacent to the campus.
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