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Research Scientist - Open Rank

VPR-Ctr Applied Isotope Study

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Center for Applied Isotope Studies is the largest Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory / Radiocarbon AMS Dating Facility in the United States that is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Our commitment to experiential STEM education, research excellence, and superior service sets us apart from other laboratories. As an interdisciplinary research center, our scientists are experts in physical chemistry, geology, marine science, physics, archaeology, ecology and biology. This means that CAIS researchers are able to effectively collaborate in research programs and participate in method development for myriad of industrial and academic applications.

External

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with Experience

03/01/2024

11/13/2023

Yes

Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by 01/15/2024, however, screening will continue until the position is filled. Proposed start date will be on or after 3/1/2024.

Athens Area

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Researcher AC

Open Rank

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Non-Tenure Track

Ph.D. in a related science.

The University of Georgia’s (UGA) Center for Applied Isotope Studies (CAIS) seeks to hire a Research Scientist in the Stable Isotope Laboratory with expertise in the measurement of light stable isotopes (C,H,N,O,S). The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Senior Research Scientist, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will work closely with UGA’s interdisciplinary research community to develop tailored methods and novel applications of stable isotope analyses in such fields as anthropology, archaeology, ecology, geology, geography, marine sciences, food sciences, forensics, and/or other disciplines. The duties involve managing analytical projects and laboratory staff/students; running/maintaining/troubleshooting IRMS instruments and peripherals (EA, Gas Bench, and TC/EA); and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams leading to publications in peer-reviewed literature. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda and contribute to departmental governance.

2 years of experience running, maintaining, and troubleshooting IRMS instruments and peripherals.

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Provide state-of-the-art IRMS analytical services to researchers at UGA, including operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment;

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Scholarship, research, publication, and grant writing

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