Marine Geochemist

About the role

Determine the partitioning of trace metals into CaCO3 via benchtop experiments and fieldwork. Investigate the theory of CaCO3 precipitation rate in the ocean.

Responsibilities

• Run dual syringe pump CaCO3 precipitation experiments.
• Analyze carbonates and experimental wafers for Me/Ca ratios.
• Implement pure 13C tracer experiments to measure calcite and aragonite precipitation rate laws.
• Analyze solids with SIMS and LA-ICP-MS.
• Compare experimental data to fundamental theory and develop new models of carbonate precipitation rate laws and metal incorporation into CaCO3.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Marine Geochemistry or related field.
• Experience with dual syringe pump precipitation experiments.
• Experience with isotope tracer analysis.
• Knowledge of Matlab programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with data-model-theory comparisons of precipitation theory.
• Experience with atom scale to global aspects of the problem.

Pay

$59,800 to $85,900 per year. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite counseling and sick time (for non-benefit eligible employees)