Victoria University of Wellington Research Fellow - Geochemistry

We seek outstanding candidates to join our diverse and dynamic Geochemistry, Volcanology & Petrology group within the Earth Sciences programme, to undertake internationally recognized research in geochemistry in an area complementary to existing staff expertise and interests. The appointment is for two years.

The successful candidate will share responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the School’s Geochemistry Facility, including ensuring that the multi-collector and single-collector plasma source mass spectrometers and other equipment are well maintained and operating to the highest specifications. They will also assist in the training of graduate students and other users in use of the Geochemistry facilities, and be expected to play an active, collaborative role in projects leading to publications.

The School has a world-class geochemistry facility including an ultra-clean laboratory and three plasma-source mass spectrometers, as well as a near-new JXA8230 electron microprobe, new rock preparation and mineral separation facilities, and fission track thermochronology facilities. A detailed list of the equipment in the school’s geochemistry facility and of geochemistry research currently being undertaken within the group is available on request.

Mmbers of the Earth Sciences programme work closely with researchers in Antarctic Research Centre and the Geography programme including joint supervision of graduate students.

Applications close 30 June 2012

Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.

For more information and to apply online visit http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz

Reference A106-12Q