Date

Position Announcement
Stable Isotope Analyst/Research Scientist
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

Application Review Begins: Thursday, 3 March 2005

For further information, please contact:
Jeff Welker
E-mail: afjmw1 [at] uaa.alaska.edu


The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Stable Isotope Laboratory seeks
a suitably qualified laboratory research analyst. Our stable isotope
laboratory is being initiated with a continuous flow mass spectrometer
and three front-end devices for solid, liquid, and gas analysis of C, H,
O, N, and S from plants, animals, soil, water, and air. Duties will
include overseeing operation of the instruments and laboratory including
setting up and operating the Thermo/Finnigan instruments. The incumbent
will perform calibrations and data analysis, record-keeping, and client
support and training. Multidisciplinary research collaborations will be
encouraged and individuals with mass spectrometer operation and stable
isotope research in the life and earth sciences are desirable. Minimum
qualifications include a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in
geochemistry, physiological plant ecology, biogeochemistry, biology, or
closely related field.

The complete vacancy announcement with qualifications, responsibilities,
and specific application procedures is available on the UAA Human
Resource Services website:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/humanresources/

or at:
Human Resource Services
University of Alaska Anchorage
Administration Building
Alumni Drive
Anchorage, Alaska
Phone: 907-786-4608
Hearing Impaired TTY Phone: 907-786-1420

UAA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution. Applications for
employment are subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public
Records Act.

For further information, please contact:
Jeff Welker
E-mail: afjmw1 [at] uaa.alaska.edu