PostDoc - Geoscience (LA-ICP-MS and ICP-OES analysis)

The Department of Geology at Trinity College 

Dublin, Ireland

Deadline date: December 15th, 2013

Description

The Department of Geology at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, immediately seeks applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship in split-stream ICP-MS and ICP-OES UV-laser ablation applied to igneous processes and mineral mapping.

We are particularly interested in:

Developing spilt-stream LA-ICP-OES and MS analysis for effective micro-chemical mapping of geological materials; expand existing Iolite data reduction schemes to combine signals from the OES and MS; develop analytical protocols for LA-ICP-OES analysis of halogens in minerals and volcanic glass; to work towards 3D microchemical mapping.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability of ICP-MS data processing and a peer-reviewed publication record are advantageous. The Department has a newly installed Thermo iCAP Qs ICP-MS, is in the process of installing a Spectro ARCOS ICP-OES and operates a Photon Machines Analyte Excite ArF Excimer laser facility (http://www.tcd.ie/Geology/geochemfacility/). Completion of a PhD. is preferred, although highly qualified applicants nearing the end of a Ph.D. will be considered. Experience in LA-ICP-MS is essential.

More information and applications

The appointment is for 18 months with a possibility for a 6 month extension. It has a salary of €34,000 up to €37,000, depending on years of experience since completion of PhD. 

Please contact Prof. Balz Kamber: kamberbs@tcd.ie (+353-1-896-2957) for further information. Your applications should be posted to the above address by email and should include a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact details of two academic referees. Evaluations of applicants will start December 15th, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.