Trainees Positions in the Joint Research Centre (European Commission)

Vacancies in the JRC

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mineral Self-Assembly and Chemical Coupling

Closing Date: Before April 15

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pattern Formation in Alkaline Geochemistry

Closing Date: Before April 15

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Scientific Officer at the Electron Microscopy Unit - Plymouth University

Plymouth University is seeking to appoint a Scientific Officer in Analytical Microscopy based at the Electron Microscopy Unit. The post is intended to support optimum utilisation of the suite of microscopes and advanced analytical techniques that have been recently acquired to support Analysis and Materials Characterisation across a range of research areas and degree programmes within the Faculty of Science & Environment. The unit has recently benefitted from the acquisition of a JEOL 7001 field emission scanning electron microscope, with a suite of advanced Oxford Instruments materials analysis facilities, e.g. wavelength dispersive (WDS) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) equipment and a GATAN microtensile stage. In addition, the unit hosts a low vacuum SEM (JEOL 6610LV) equipped with EDS and EBSD systems from Oxford Instruments, along with a new 120kV JEOL transmission electron microscope (TEM). These facilities are used to support teaching and research across nanotechnology, biological and earth sciences, biomedical science and materials science and engineering.

The successful candidate will have a first degree in a related field of science or engineering and a PhD in which EBSD formed a significant part of the work.  Experience of other spectroscopy techniques (EDS WLD, Raman, FT-IR) would be an advantage.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week and is fixed term for a period of 2 years.

Contact for informal discussion: The position can be discussed with Professor Neil James mjames@plymouth.ac.uk, telephone + 44 (0)1752 586 021.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 16th February 2014.

To view further job details or apply on-line click here (Job ref number A3642).

Postdoctoral research position at the Department of Geology, University of Maryland, College Park

Application deadline 2/28/2014

Postdoctoral researcher to work on a multidisciplinary project aimed at constraining crustal structure and composition using seismic data. The project entails close collaboration between geochemistry/petrology (Rudnick and McDonough) and seismology (Lekic). Therefore, the ideal applicant will have research interests spanning these fields of study. This full-time position is for a one year appointment starting by Fall 2014, with the possibility of extension. A Ph.D. in geophysics, geology, or a related discipline is required. The candidate should have research experience in seismology, petrology, and/or geochemistry, and must demonstrate a strong computational background needed for seismic data processing, inversion, and/or imaging. Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing scientific and technical qualifications along with a curriculum vita and list of references to Ved Lekic (ved@umd.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately, with a decision anticipated during Spring, 2014. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

PhD opportunities at Durham University

The Earth Sciences department of Durham University invites applications for >20 PhD projects across all Earth Science disciplines. Please see here for a list of detailed project descriptions. Studentships are available from NERC IAPETUS DTP (full awards open to UK residents), NERC Oil/Gas CDT (full awards open to UK residents), and from Durham Doctoral Studentship Awards (full awards open to outstanding candidates from the UK, EU and overseas). Applications need to be submitted by 10th February, 2014 via our online application form. For more information, see http://www.dur.ac.uk/earth.sciences/postgraduate/

PhD positions at the Open University

Application deadline is the 31st January.

Funding for British students or those with eligible residency is via the NERC Doctoral Training Partnership CENTA, and available on a competitive basis.  Some projects are also co-funded by the British Geological Survey via CASE support.  EU students are funded on a fees-only basis through this system.  There is currently no available funding for outside-EU students, although enquiries are welcome as funds may subsequently be sourced externally.

Melt weakening in the Himalaya: when did crustal melting reach the tipping point
CASE studentship funding available
Tom Argles / Nigel Harris / Clare Warren / Randy Parrish (NIGL; CASE partner)

Element (re)cycling in subduction zones: from oceanic crust to eclogite
Clare Warren / Frances Jenner / Sam Hammond

Investigating heterogeneity in crustal architecture and metamorphism in the Himalya
CASE studentship funding available
Clare Warren / Daniele Regis / Tom Argles / Nick Roberts (NERC Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory) / A.K. Singh (Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, India)

For further information is available from me or at http://www.open.ac.uk/science/environment-earth-ecosystems/studentships-vacancies/2014-phd-studentships

Postdoc position in environmental geochemistry and mineralogy

The Environmental Mineralogy and Biogeochemistry Group at Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in environmental geochemistry and mineralogy. The primary focus of this position will be on the interaction of hydrocarbon with carbonate minerals. Complementary wet chemical analysis as well as advanced microscopic and spectroscopic methods will be used to assess the nano scale heterogeneity of mineral surfaces and associated reactivity. PhD training in geosciences, chemistry, and/or environmental engineering is preferred. Extensive experiences are desired in at least one of the following areas: laboratory wet chemistry, atomic force microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy. There are also opportunities for participation in other research projects in the group.

Initial appointment is for one year with possible renewal for another year upon mutual satisfaction and funding availability. This position is immediately available and will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit a complete CV, statement of research interests, and the name and contact information of three references to Prof. Yuanzhi Tang ( yuanzhi.tang@eas.gatech.edu). Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Electron Microprobe Position - University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Central Microscopy Research Facility is an Office of the Vice President for Research core resource, offering a wide array of instrumentation to research investigators.  We are currently in search of a Core Facility Research Specialist to oversee a newly established Electron Microprobe (EPMA) facility serving a multidisciplinary community of users. Essential responsibilities include using wavelength-dispersive (WDS) and energy-dispersive (EDS) microanalytical techniques on a JEOL JXA-8230 electron probe micro-analyzer (EPMA) to assist research on geologic and other solid-state specimens.

Job Duties:

Perform chemical microanalyses of geologic, ceramic, and other solid materials using a JEOL JXA-8230 electron probe micro-analyzer (EPMA).

Daily calibration of the instrument and monitoring performance of researchers/investigators collecting their own data, data collection and reduction, analysis for some researchers/investigators, and instrument demonstrations for classes and visitors.

Effectively communicate to provide consultation, written reports, and verbal presentations describing sample preparation, analytical methods, analytical data acquisition, and interpretation of results.

Provide education and training to EPMA users on sample preparation, electron microprobe instrumentation analytical procedures, and data analysis.

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Campus Experimental de UNESP Litoral Paulista (São Vicente-SP-Brazil)
Biología Celular, Fisiología Celular, Histología Básica y Comparativo,
Embriología Básica y Comparativo

Hasta el 24/02/2014

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Postdoctoral Position in the Laboratory of Adipobiology
IMIBIC/Reina Sofia University Hospital/University of Cordoba

Hasta el 31/01/2014

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Postdoctoral en el Área de la Biomedicina
Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas "Alberto Sols" CSIC-UAM

Hasta el 10/02/2014

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Postdoctoral Biología
Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (CIB) del CSIC en Madrid
Group of "Pollen Biotechnology of Crop Plants"

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