Research Assistant in Isotope Geochemistry of Clay Minerals of the Clay Minerals Research Group (Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Geological Sciences)

The Clay Minerals Research Group (ClayLab) is a team of experienced researchers and PhD students supported by highly skilled lab assistants and engineers. State-of-the-art analytical capabilities and internationally recognized cutting-edge research projects cover diverse fields and have resulted in numerous mineralogical applications in geology, geochemistry, archeology, petrophysics, and geomaterials science. Benefits We offer: full-time employment under a regular employment contract, in addition to basic salary, statutory allowances and a social package, 36 days of statutory vacations per year opportunity to develop professional competences and obtain academic degrees and titles, friendly environment in an experienced research team. Selection process Applications containing a CV and a cover letter describing experience and qualifications, should be submitted to: a.borowiec@ingpan.krakow.pl by September, 17th, 2019 with an e-mail subject: "ClayLab recruitment 2".Additional information available from Dr. Marek Szczerba (m.szczerba@ingpan.krakow.pl).Please read the GDPR information and add the information and consent clauses to the application (available on the website http://www.ing.pan.pl). We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates. Offer Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL Chemistry: Master Degree or equivalent REQUIRED LANGUAGES ENGLISH: Excellent Specific Requirements University degree (MSc or equivalent that allows entering a PhD program) in geosciences or chemistry, or related field. At least 1 year hands-on experience in oxygen and hydrogen stable isotope analysis related to clay minerals, including operating and maintaining spectrometers, proficiency with classical extraction lines, and analytical method development. Hands-on experience using X-ray diffractometry, infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric methods for clay mineral analysis. Hands-on experience in clay mineral separation and processing using best practices in the field. Experience in scientific research and a plan to continue career in related research. Authorship or coauthorship of a peer-reviewed publication published in a journal on the Journal Citation Reports Fluent in both spoken and written English. Laboratory and project management skills and high work efficiency. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

The Clay Minerals Research Group (ClayLab) is a team of experienced researchers and PhD students supported by highly skilled lab assistants and engineers. State-of-the-art analytical capabilities and internationally recognized cutting-edge research projects cover diverse fields and have resulted in numerous mineralogical applications in geology, geochemistry, archeology, petrophysics, and geomaterials science.

Benefits

We offer:

full-time employment under a regular employment contract,
in addition to basic salary, statutory allowances and a social package,
36 days of statutory vacations per year
opportunity to develop professional competences and obtain academic degrees and titles,
friendly environment in an experienced research team.

Selection process

Applications containing a CV and a cover letter describing experience and qualifications, should be submitted to: a.borowiec@ingpan.krakow.pl by September, 17th, 2019 with an e-mail subject: "ClayLab recruitment 2".Additional information available from Dr. Marek Szczerba (m.szczerba@ingpan.krakow.pl).Please read the GDPR information and add the information and consent clauses to the application (available on the website http://www.ing.pan.pl). We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates.

Offer Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL

Chemistry: Master Degree or equivalent
REQUIRED LANGUAGES

ENGLISH: Excellent

Specific Requirements

University degree (MSc or equivalent that allows entering a PhD program) in geosciences or chemistry, or related field.
At least 1 year hands-on experience in oxygen and hydrogen stable isotope analysis related to clay minerals, including operating and maintaining spectrometers, proficiency with classical extraction lines, and analytical method development.
Hands-on experience using X-ray diffractometry, infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric methods for clay mineral analysis.
Hands-on experience in clay mineral separation and processing using best practices in the field.
Experience in scientific research and a plan to continue career in related research.
Authorship or coauthorship of a peer-reviewed publication published in a journal on the Journal Citation Reports
Fluent in both spoken and written English.
Laboratory and project management skills and high work efficiency.