Senior Researcher in Isotope Geochemistry and Laboratory Manager
Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet / Geologjobb / Stockholm
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hela Sverige The Department of Geosciences at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (NRM), Stockholm, invites applications for a full time position as senior researcher and laboratory manager of the Vegacenter national laboratory for LA-ICPMS. The Vegacenter is part of a larger national research infrastructure together with the NordSIMS ion microprobe facility, also hosted at NRM.
The Swedish Museum of Natural History has a large and active research division, hosting modern laboratories including advanced equipment and infrastructure for isotope and chemical analysis (
http://www.nrm.se/en/forskningochsamlingar/geovetenskap.9000582.html). The Department also curates one of the major mineral collections in Europe.
WORK TASKS
The successful applicant will be expected to manage the Vegacenter laboratory, which hosts a MC-ICPMS, HR-ICPMS, two laser ablation systems and a gas chromatograph. The manager is responsible for daily operation, method development, finances, and management of laboratory staff. He/she will build and maintain good working relationships with users and instrument vendors. Other tasks include reporting to the Steering Committee and ensuring continued funding for the lab.
The applicant will also conduct both independent and collaborative research in the field of isotope geochemistry, obtain external funding, present results at international meetings and publish in leading journals. Additional tasks include recruiting and supervising PhD-students, hosting and instructing visiting researchers, performing public outreach activities, and participating in the strategic work and management of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Geoscience or related field, and have extensive experience with managing a MC-ICP-MS laboratory with laser ablation. A record of innovative ICP-MS method development, experience with clean laboratory/TIMS or GC, and a record of infrastructure funding are meriting.
A strong publication record and a documented skill in attracting external funding are considered advantageous, as are experience with supervising students & postdocs, teaching experience and outreach experience. Good social and communication skills (in English) are required.
Important personal characteristics are to be structured and result driven. The applicant must also have excellent collaboration skills, take responsibility and be stress resistant.
OTHER
Applications (in English) should consist of a single pdf file that includes:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Publication list
• Summary of practical experience in laboratory management
• Summary of current research and research plan
• Contact details of at least three reference persons
• Any other qualifications or information the applicant considers relevant
The Swedish Museum of Natural History can promote an employee to professor if she/he is found to have the required qualifications after an evaluation by external reviewers. The successful applicant may apply for such an evaluation. The Swedish Museum of Natural History strives for gender balance, and ethnic and cultural diversity among its staff.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Full-time. Permanent employment, commencement: The position is a full-time permanent appointment with a six month probationary period. .
Publiceringsdatum2019-10-25ErsättningAccording to agreement.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-11-19
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanFöretagNaturhistoriska Riksmuseet
Arbetsgivarens referens Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "2.3.1-600-2019".
Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet (org.nr 202100-1124),
http://www.nrm.se Arbetsplats Naturhistoriska riksmuseet
Jobbnummer 4887909
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