High Pressure Earth Materials Research Associate/Research Fellow at the University of Minnesota

High Pressure Earth Materials Research Associate/Research Fellow at the University of Minnesota

Newton Horace Winchell School of Earth Sciences

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA

We seek a research scientist/lab manager experienced with operation of a multi-anvil apparatus to conduct research and maintain a Walker-style multi-anvil in the UMN high pressure earth materials facility. Expectations will include partial responsibility for calibration of the multi-anvil, supervision of the multi-anvil lab, and independent research in an area of high pressure physics or chemistry of Earth materials that is complementary to existing research programs at UMN. In addition to a 1000 ton press with both octahedral and cubic anvil devices, supporting facilities include piston cylinders, gas media deformation apparatuses, one-atmosphere gas mixing furnaces, EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, FTIR, SEM, TEM, and XRD. A graduate degree in earth or materials science is required for this position. Annually renewable appointment with current funding for three years. For further information contact Dr. Marc Hirschmann (Marc.M.Hirschmann-1@umn.edu) or Dr. David Kohlstedt (dlkohl@tc.umn.edu). To apply, send cover letter, CV, and the names of 3 references to the Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA. Application review will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

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