Radiocarbon Laboratory Engineer

• Routine operation, including data analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the Micadas accelerator mass spectrometer, including ion source and inlet systems
• Maintenance and repairs of existing sample preparation instruments and vacuum lines for sample combustion, CO2 purification, and graphitization
• Technical development of new sample preparation systems to support projects involving radiocarbon measurement in the Institute
• Collaboration with other 14C lab members in designing and fulfilling quality assurance processes

• University degree in engineering, or a Master’s degree in Physics, or a lab-based natural science
• Demonstrated expertise in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting / repair of complex automated instrumentation
• Knowledge of software (e.g. Labview or similar) used for automation of lab instrumentation
• Precision mechanical work is part of the repairs and maintenance of devices on the accelerator and in sample preparation
• Proactive and ‘hands-on’ mentality, with ability to work accurately and independently
• Good skills in written and spoken English for communication with an international team

• Experience or interest in learning the operation and maintenance of systems for AMS measurement of radiocarbon
• Experience with vacuum systems for isolation of CO2, automated combustion systems, or stable isotope measurements

Pension plan based on the public service (VBL)