Dear probeusers, Rice University is looking for a staff scientist to run their electron microprobe. Details follow below. Best regards, Anette *Staff Scientist* Rice University - Houston, TX The Staff Scientist will analyze geological and/or other industrial materials by EMPA. Some experience maintaining an electron microprobe is preferable but not a requirement. The instrument will to be on a JEOL service contract and some amount of on-the-job training is expected. The Staff Scientist will be eligible to apply for external research funding and the position also will provide opportunities for conducting independent research using the EPMA as well as other facilities available at Rice. *Education Required * Master's Degree Eligible job candidates are expected to hold an M.S. and/or a Ph.D. degree in geoscience and other related disciplines involving materials research. Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement. *Experience Required * 1 year - Experience analyzing geological and/or other industrial materials by EMPA is essential. Experience gained as a graduate student is acceptable. May substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement. *License/Certification Required * Not specified. *Other Skills Required * Not specified. *Education Preferred * PhD degree in geoscience or related disciplines involving materials research. *Experience Preferred * Experience analyzing geological and/or other industrial materials by EMPA is essential. Some experience maintaining an electron microprobe is preferable but not a requirement. *License/Certification Preferred * *Other Skills Preferred * *Physical Demands * Operate and/or manipulate computer(s), laboratory equipment, and other standard office equipment that requires some degree of motion, strength, and dexterity. Ability to move across campus and lift and carry up to 25 pounds. *Working Conditions (e.g. Weekend/evening work, travel, inclement weather, hazards) * - Normal work hours with punctuality and regular attendance required. - No unusual working conditions. - Smoke free environment. *Grade * TECH2 *Salary Information * Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications *Benefits Eligible * Benefits Eligible *Job Posting Category * Professional/Managerial Research *Eligible for Overtime * No *Work Schedule * Normal work hours with punctuality and regular attendance required. Smoke Free Environment *Eligible for Shift Differential * Not Shift Differential Eligible *Security Sensitive * Yes -- 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 **** JEOL Probe Users Listserver Moderator: Anette von der Handt, [log in to unmask], Electron Microprobe Lab, University of Minnesota Post a message: send your message to [log in to unmask] Unsubscribe: send "SIGNOFF PROBEUSERS" to [log in to unmask] On-line help and FAQ: http://probelab.geo.umn.edu/listserver.html *