Research Professional

About the department

GSECARS is one of three sectors managed by the University of Chicago Center for Advanced Radiation Sources (CARS) at the Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory. GSECARS is a national user facility for synchrotron radiation research in earth, planetary, and environmental science, and part of a nation-wide organization of such facilities supporting Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science (SEES).

Job Summary

The Center for Advanced Radiation Sources at the University of Chicago, seeks applications for a Beamline Scientist to participate in synchrotron radiation studies on tomographic research techniques for improved data acquisition, reconstruction, and data analysis for the study of rocks and fluids at the temperature, pressure, and strain conditions of the shallow crust. This research is important for understanding shallow earthquakes, for improved understanding of oil and gas reservoirs, and for CO2 sequestration.

Responsibilities

• Assists and trains users of synchrotron beamline Sector 13 of the Advanced Photon Source (Argonne National Laboratory) with tomography experiments.
• Aids and trains users in use of and analysis of x-ray data.
• Aids in the design, construction, installation, and commissioning of new experimental capabilities at Sector 13.
• Provides user and technical support for technique development.
• Manages, analyzes, and makes recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
• Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Led the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: PhD in earth sciences or related field.
• Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications

• Preferred Qualifications: PhD in earth sciences or related field.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Training in synchrotron experiments at the post-doctoral level.
• Working knowledge in conducting outreach, such as organizing educational workshops and/or symposia, journal guest editor etc.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three References
• Contact Information (required)

Other

Drug Test Required No
Health Screen Required No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No
Pay Rate Type Salary
FLSA Status Exempt
Pay Range $75,000.00 - $86,000.00