The Organic Molecular and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Group of Dr. Michael Hren (paleoclimate.geosciences.uconn.edu) at the University of Connecticut is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to work on a multi-year NSF-funded project on organic molecular and geochemical records of Late Quaternary Western U.S. fire and climate. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists from multiple U.S. institutions and will participate in the development of monitoring, sampling and organic molecular analyses of speleothems and cave deposits from across of the Sierra Nevada of California.
The candidate will participate in field sampling in and around caves in the Sierra Nevada, will develop new analytical methods and procedures for organic molecular analysis of trace organics, will take a lead role in preparing and analyzing samples for compound specific stable isotopes and GC/MS, and will meet virtually and in-person with team members at regular intervals. The successful candidate will have prior hands-on experience with stable isotope instrumentation and an interest in developing new analytical techniques, the ability to successfully work independently and as part of a research team, the ability to conduct field sampling in remote, mountainous regions and a commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the field/lab. This position may include but does not require sampling in underground cave systems.
The UConn Stable Isotope and Organic Molecular Biogeochemistry Laboratory hosts a range of equipment for conventional and compound-specific stable isotope analyses including two MAT 253 Mass Spectrometers with GC- Isolink, EA and TC/EA, GC-FID and GC/MS/MS. More information on the laboratory and Department of Earth Sciences can be found at paleoclimate.geosciences.uconn.edu and www.earth.uconn.edu.
To Apply:
Applicants are asked to upload the following to UConn Careers (www.jobs.uconn.edu): 1) A cover letter describing your qualifications for this position, 2) a resume/CV, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Contact Michael Hren hren at UConn.edu for additional information about the position. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible but winter/spring 2023 is preferred. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #496953)
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