Researcher - Keck Carbon Cycle Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (KCCAMS) Group

Position overview

Salary range : $136,400 - $248,400

Application Window

Open date : October 16, 2025

Next review date : Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Keck research group in the Department of Earth System Science (ESS) at University of California, Irvine seeks to hire a full time (100%) Researcher. The successful candidate will be expected to independently develop and lead new research, while complementing existing expertise in ESS, write proposals, lead publication of the results in peer-reviewed literature and summarize / present findings at scientific conferences and in public lectures to a broad audience. Expertise in elemental analysis, light stable isotope mass spectrometry, accelerator mass spectrometry, and trace gas techniques is required. Experience advising postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate students is required. Salary will be based on qualifications and level of experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and evidence of applied research experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link : JPF09935

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA