Time Lab Radiocarbon Scientist (UPDATED)

Time Lab Radiocarbon Scientist (UPDATED) Posting Number req19559 Department Tree Ring Laboratory Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

Please Note : The Target Hire Date has been updated to 10 / 1 / 24.

We are looking for a radiocarbon scientist to join a dynamic team focused on developing high-resolution radiocarbon dating applications.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in the development of the TIME Lab - a new radiocarbon and stable isotope research and training facility at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research.

We are looking for a team player ready to assume a leading role in high quality data production, instrument performance and laboratory management for a MICADAS and auxiliary equipment.

The position includes opportunities for innovation and participation in team development of funding proposals, research programs and publications, as well as offering mechanisms for independent research.

Experience directly relevant to the position is essential, such as independently operating a MICADAS or equivalent instrumentation.

Experience with AGE-3, IRMS, GIS and / or LA-IRMS instrumentation would also be an advantage.

This position has a starting salary of $75,540.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for operation and maintenance of a MICADAS Accelerator Mass Spectrometer and associated AGE-3, GIS and IRMS systems.
• Overall responsibility for maximizing output of high-quality data.
• Laboratory management
• Data analysis, data management, processing and reporting
• Subject expert, providing expert consultation in experimental design and technical protocols utilizing the MICADAS and ancillary equipment
• Training other laboratory personnel and student workers.
• Participates in writing and research for publications and proposal development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Ion beam physics, chemistry or related subject. Minimum of 8 years of directly relevant (AMS) work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience directly relevant to the position is essential, such as independently operating a MICADAS or equivalent instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AGE-3, IRMS, GIS and / or LA-IRMS instrumentation would also be an advantage.

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $75,540 - $98,201 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 10 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade.

Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $75540 Grade Range Midpoint $98201 Grade Range Maximum $120863 Career Stream and Level PC4 Job Family Service and Core Facilities Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 10 / 1 / 2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Charlotte Pearson,

Open Date 5 / 16 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed