The Earth and Planetary Sciences Department (https://eps.ucsc.edu/) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a Junior Research Assistant, under the direction of Assistant Professor Myriam Telus. The Junior Research Assistant will assist with research in cosmochemistry, specifically processing synchrotron data, analyzing samples using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and assisting others with SEM measurements.

Applicants with any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply: at least six months laboratory research experience at the undergraduate level; expertise in cosmochemistry; proficiency with programming languages such as MATLAB, Fortran, and/or Python; and/or experience operating a scanning electron microscope.

ACADEMIC TITLE
Junior Specialist

SALARY
$39,672 annually

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or B.A. degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in geology, geochemistry, planetary sciences, material science, applied mathematics, or a related field at the time of application
• Experience using Excel data analysis functions (e.g. sum, averaging, standard deviation, plotting data [XY plots], and linear regressions)

POSITION AVAILABLE
As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.

DURATION OF POSITION
Initial appointment will be full-time for six months, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional six months. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system. All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs.

APPLY AT https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00632
Please refer to Position # JPF00632-19T in all correspondence.

Documents/Materials

• Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position (required)
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of relevant coursework and laboratory experience (required)
• List of two references that includes names, phone numbers, and email addresses (required)

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by September 28, 2018. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.

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