Postdoctoral Researcher - Noble Gas Geochemistry

About the role

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Researcher to assist in the management of the Noble Gas Geochemistry laboratory and perform noble gas geochemistry research. This is a fully funded, full-time, one-year position, subject to renewal. The candidate is expected to work in person.

Responsibilities

• Run samples and troubleshoot noble gas mass spectrometers.
• Build computational models of noble gas geochemistry results.
• Communicate results clearly both in oral and written formats, including talks, poster sessions, and journal articles.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, purchase supplies, participate in literature discussions, and contribute to writing proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. in geochemistry or a related field before starting this position.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, evidenced by a solid publication record or significant research accomplishments.
• Comfortable in a diversity of programming environments and proactive at finding solutions and developing new methodologies.
• Experience with noble gas (or gas source) mass spectrometry, maintaining ultrahigh vacuum systems, programming in LabVIEW (or Python) and Qtegra, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a track record in academic publications.
• Solid knowledge of noble gas analysis procedures is desired but not required.