Dear probers, please find below the ad for the search for an Electron Microprobe Lab manager at the University of Iowa. Best, Anette *-----------------------------* *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 **** 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 *