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Virginia Tech

Location: BlacksburgVA 24061 Document ID: AA153-0I33 Posted on: 2018-11-0611/06/2018 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-12-06
 

Senior Project Associate

Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.

Position Summary:
The secondary ion probe ( SIMS ) is used for chemical analyses of natural and synthetic materials (minerals, glasses, alloys, superconductors, etc.). Virginia Tech facilities include a Cameca IMS 7f GEO SIMS . The responsibilities of the manager include: a) instrument maintenance; b) analytical protocol development and software update; c) data collection, d) training and support of ion-probe users. The candidate must have a strong understanding of micro-analytical analyses. Experience with SIMS instrumentation is required. The position requires good interpersonal skills to interact with diverse users, including graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs and visiting researchers. The candidate will also help with efforts of attracting external users to help support the facilities. Finally, the position requires billing, bookkeeping and scheduling of users for the two instruments, as well as assistance of the users during analytical work

Required Qualifications:
Working knowledge of electronics and vacuum systems, and additional technological expertise related with SIMS .
Demonstrated knowledge of both computer software and hardware related to controlling the SIMS .
A PhD in geosciences or materials science discipline. An exception may be granted for candidates with a Masters Degree in geoscience, material science, or related field but with significant relevant experience.
Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with students and/or other users in a training capacity of these instruments.
Experience with SIMS for volatile (H, C, S, Cl, etc.) determination in minerals and melt inclusions.
Experience with EMP for chemical analyses of minerals and melt inclusions.
Knowledge of mineralogy, petrology, and material science.



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