Research Fellow in Experimental Petrology (Monash University School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment)

Research Fellow Job No.: 613432 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 15 October 2021 Remuneration: $69,401 - $94,190 pa Level A (plus 9.5% employer superannuation) Be inspired, every day Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers. Monash University strongly advocates diversity, equality, fairness and openness. We fully support the gender equity principles of the Athena SWAN Charter and invite you to join us in celebrating women in STEMM. The Opportunity: The School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment (SEAE) at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, is looking for one fixed-term Research Fellow in the field of Experimental Petrology. The postdoc position (1-year duration, with the possibility of extension by 1 year) will be part of a dynamic research group led by Associate Professor Andy Tomkins that aims to investigate melting related to metasomatic processes in subduction zones and the overlying mantle wedge. We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious and skilled researcher capable of conducting independent research, co-supervising graduate students as part of a team, and managing the safe operation of a high pressure experimental petrology laboratory. The successful candidate will have the following: A PhD in experimental petrology/geochemistry Published research in the following areas: experimental petrology/geochemistry, behaviour of volatiles and low-degree melts in the upper mantle, and mantle petrology Demonstrated experience designing, performing and analysing piston-cylinder experiments Experience in day-to-day management of a piston-cylinder laboratory including commissioning, calibration, maintenance and operation of piston cylinder apparatus, and experience in purchasing and working with vendors in the design and procurement of custom parts and equipment Experience in training of laboratory users in preparation and safe performance of piston cylinder experiments, and application of analytical methods such as SEM-EDS, EPMA, FTIR, LA-ICPMS and Raman to experimental run products This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check. Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs". Enquiries Associate Professor Andy Tomkins, Andy.Tomkins@monash.edu Position Description Research Fellow Closing Date Tuesday 27 April 2021, 11:55 pm AEST If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Research Fellow

Job No.: 613432

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 15 October 2021

Remuneration: $69,401 - $94,190 pa Level A (plus 9.5% employer superannuation)

Be inspired, every day
Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities
Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers.

Monash University strongly advocates diversity, equality, fairness and openness. We fully support the gender equity principles of the Athena SWAN Charter and invite you to join us in celebrating women in STEMM.

The Opportunity:

The School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment (SEAE) at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, is looking for one fixed-term Research Fellow in the field of Experimental Petrology. The postdoc position (1-year duration, with the possibility of extension by 1 year) will be part of a dynamic research group led by Associate Professor Andy Tomkins that aims to investigate melting related to metasomatic processes in subduction zones and the overlying mantle wedge.

We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious and skilled researcher capable of conducting independent research, co-supervising graduate students as part of a team, and managing the safe operation of a high pressure experimental petrology laboratory.

The successful candidate will have the following:

A PhD in experimental petrology/geochemistry
Published research in the following areas: experimental petrology/geochemistry, behaviour of volatiles and low-degree melts in the upper mantle, and mantle petrology
Demonstrated experience designing, performing and analysing piston-cylinder experiments
Experience in day-to-day management of a piston-cylinder laboratory including commissioning, calibration, maintenance and operation of piston cylinder apparatus, and experience in purchasing and working with vendors in the design and procurement of custom parts and equipment
Experience in training of laboratory users in preparation and safe performance of piston cylinder experiments, and application of analytical methods such as SEM-EDS, EPMA, FTIR, LA-ICPMS and Raman to experimental run products

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs".

Enquiries

Associate Professor Andy Tomkins, Andy.Tomkins@monash.edu

Position Description

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