Position Announcement
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Trace Gases in Ice Cores
Oregon State University, Department of Geosciences
Application Deadline: Saturday, 1 May 2004
For further information, please go to:
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs
BACKGROUND
Oregon State University, Department of Geosciences invites applications
for a postdoctoral position to develop a dry extraction system for
analyzing carbon dioxide and other gases in trapped air in ice core
samples and investigating CO2 variations during the last glacial period.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. in geochemistry or a related
field by the time of appointment and have analytical laboratory
experience.
Desired qualifications include experience with one or more of the
following:
- Trace gas analysis in air using gas chromatography and other methods
- Vacuum systems
- Design and fabrication of analytical instrumentation
- Paleoclimatology
- Ice cores
- The global carbon cycle
Strong technical and communication skills and the ability to work
independently are also essential.
APPLICATION SPECIFICS
To apply, please include the following:
(1) Current resume/CV
(2) One to two page letter of application describing how your
experience, qualifications, and interests have prepared you for this
position
(3) Names and address (including email) of at least three references
Please send applications to:
Ed Brook, Search Chair
Department of Geosciences
Oregon State University
104 Wilkinson Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Fax: 541-737-1200
E-mail: brook [at] vancouver.wsu.edu
Please label applications with the job number 004-1983.
To ensure full consideration applications should be received by
Saturday, 1 May 2004. The position will begin in Fall 2004 and is a
full-time fixed term appointment. OSU is an AA/EOE.
For further information, please go to:
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs