Research Scientist

4 weeks ago


Pasadena, United States Caltech Full time
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

This full-time, term position is tasked with organizing and executing analytical work central to examining the elemental and isotopic characterization of marine carbonates and meteoritic samples; data processing and interpretation; preparation of scientific report and lead authorship of peer-reviewed scientific publications derived from this work. Analytical work will be performed at the Isotoparium, using a Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass-Spectrometer (MC-ICPMS). This is a 3-year term position.

Essential Job Duties
  • Sample preparation chemical purification of relevant elements of interest from liquid samples by column chromatography.
  • High resolution concentration and isotope analysis of samples by mass spectrometry.
  • Processing and interpretation of mass spectrometric data.
  • Data interpretation and reporting in peer-reviewed publications.
  • Instrument/laboratory preventive and corrective maintenance with the assistance of other lab members.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
  • PhD in Geochemistry.
  • Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a class 1000 clean laboratory and performing high-precision isotopic analysis of uranium and magnesium isotopes.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in using, maintaining, and servicing Q-ICPMS and MC-ICPMS instruments and their accessories (chillers, inlet systems).
  • Knowledge of the stable isotope chemistry of uranium and magnesium.
  • Knowledge of any preferred statistical analysis tools (Python, R, etc.).
  • Skilled in the operation of high-resolution isotope ratio mass spectrometers, including the Thermo Fisher Neptune Plus.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Research experience in the field of Cosmochemistry.

Required Documents
  • Resume

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