Dear probers,

please find below the ad for the search for an Electron Microprobe Lab
manager at the University of Iowa.

Best,
Anette

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*CORE FACILITY RSRCH SPECIALIST*
The University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
$50,000 a year

*Percent Time:* 100% Type of Position Regular: A position which is
considered essential for the effective long-term operation of the
university. Persons appointed to this position will receive the privileges
and benefits associated with regular employment status. Duties:
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)
micro-analytical techniques on a JEOL JXA-8230 fully equipped with 5 WDS
spectrometers (3 PETL-LIFL, TAPL-LDEL, and PETJ-TAPJ-LDE1-LDE2), advanced
EDS and cathodoluminescence (CL) instrumentation to assist research on
geologic and other solid-state specimens. The facility also houses a
Hitachi S-3400N environmental SEM equipped with a Bruker EDS system and a
Gatan Chroma CL detector.

*Job Duties:*

   - Perform chemical microanalyses of geologic, ceramic, metals, thin
   films, and other solid materials.
   - Daily calibration of the electron microprobe 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.
   - Provide back-up support for other analytical facilities, such as the
   SEM and ICP-MS.
   - 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 and SEM users on sample
   preparation, analytical procedures, and data analysis.
   - Stay current with state-of-art characterization techniques to provide
   solutions for researchers/investigators.
   - Handle multiple projects while guaranteeing very high data quality
   standards.
   - Work closely with researchers/investigators in conducting and/or
   developing new and specialized scientific research procedures.
   - Maintain a working knowledge of EPMA software and hardware, provide
   oversight and routine maintenance of the electron microprobe, and oversee
   repairs.


*Universal Competencies:*

   - Collaboration and Embracing Diversity - Ability to work with a variety
   of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while
   appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures,
   race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual
   orientation, and gender identity.
   - Establishes and maintains positive and productive working
   relationships within and outside of own area and background.
   - Identifies and resolves disagreements/conflicts in early stages.
   - Promotes a safe, equitable, respectful environment in which concerns
   can be addressed effectively.
   - Recommends changes to work practices and policies to promote
   transparency and approachability.
   - Positive Impact/Achieving Results - Ability to utilize existing
   resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and
   future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in
   diverse situations while producing results.
   - Ensures time, resources, energy, learning opportunities, and actions
   are focused on priorities that matter to the changing workplace.
   - Creates a team environment of accountability and commitment for
   reaching goals and desired results; ensures team is developed to address
   future needs.
   - Ensures compliance with codes of ethics that benefit the overall good
   of all constituents.
   - Demonstrates and communicates a big picture understanding of the
   organization, its interrelationships, and priorities.
   - Service Excellence/Customer Focus - Ability to meet or exceed customer
   service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or
   indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information
   through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
   - Effectively uses a broad range of methods in communicating complex
   ideas to diverse populations.
   - Monitors profession/field/discipline for trends and implements
   innovative solutions to enhance service.
   - Builds successful track record of superior personal and organizational
   service delivery in diverse environments.
   - Promotes excellence achieved through reports or other media for
   distribution to internal and/or external constituents and the professional
   community
   - The Core Facility Research Specialist classification is in the Core
   Facility Research job family. For more information about the Core Facility
   Research job family click on the link above.

*Please note regarding references :* 5 (Five) professional references will
be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.

Education Required:

   - A Master’s degree in a scientific field or an equivalent combination
   of education and experience is required. Experience Required:
   - At least three years of experience in EPMA of geological materials
   using both energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and wavelength
   dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (WDS).
   - Demonstrated ability to independently design EMPA WDS and EDS
   analytical routines for a variety of materials while optimizing accuracy
   and precision to suit the analytical needs.
   - Understanding the factors that affect the accuracy and precision of
   EMPA analyses, and the ability to clearly communicate these to colleagues
   and students with expertise in other fields.
   - Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   - Ability to work independently in a position of increasing
   responsibility. Desirable Qualifications:
   - PhD in a scientific field
   - Post-degree professional experience of at least one year after the
   completion of the doctoral degree.
   - EPMA publications on geological topics.
   - Familiarity with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),
   Cathodoluminescence (CL) and Laser-Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass
   Spectrometry (LA ICP-MS) analytical techniques and data analysis.


Online Application Options
*Application Type:* This job requires basic applicant information, plus a
resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume
will be attached during the Online Application Process. Cover Letter: A
plain text cover letter is required.
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply
for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Contact Information

*Attention:* Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The
resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.

*Contact:* Wendy E Loney
Vrsh-Research Administration
UNIVERSITY CAPITOL CENTRE
200 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET
2660 UCC
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
*Department URL:* http://cmrf.research.uiowa.edu/

-- 
Dr. Anette von der Handt

Department of Earth Sciences
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Office phone: (612) 624-7370
Office fax: (612) 625-3819
Lab phone: (612) 624-3539

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