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A 36-months Research and Innovation Associate (RIA) position is available for a planetary scientist to undertake research into lunar samples. The position is in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, under the direction of Dr. Romain Tartese. You will join a leading research group of planetary scientists and isotope geochemists with expertise in the analysis and interpretation of terrestrial and extra-terrestrial materials. You can find out more about the research group at https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/planetary-science/. The post is funded by an STFC Small Award awarded to The University of Manchester.
Job Responsibility:
Undertake research into lunar samples
use a range of laboratory approaches including electron beam techniques, ICP-MS, SIMS, TIMS, and noble gas mass spectrometry
decipher the formation age of rocks from the primordial lunar crust (anorthosites) and the halogen inventory of basalts derived from the lunar interior
integrate these two complementary datasets to better constrain when the Moon formed
Requirements:
PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences, Planetary Science or a related discipline
publication track record commensurate with academic experience
extensive experience of working in a research laboratory
experience of undertaking quantitative analyses of terrestrial and/or extra-terrestrial samples
expertise in using state-of-the-art petro-geochemistry labs for investigating the petrological, geochemical, and geochronological evolution of rocks from the Moon and/or other planetary bodies
experience with electron beam techniques, ICP-MS, SIMS, TIMS, and noble gas mass spectrometry
What we offer:
Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers