Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Feb 14, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req21952
Department	Geosciences
Department Website Link	https://www.geo.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	We seek a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research at the Arizona LaserChron Center (ALC) in the Department of Geosciences. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	The post-doc will participate in all aspects of ALC research, including (1) assisting external researchers in acquiring data needed for their projects, (2) conducting independent research projects, (3) driving the development of new research methods and applications, and (4) participating in ALC education, training, and outreach activities. This is a year-to-year appointment contingent upon funding and performance. Funding may be available for up to two years. Assisting ALC visiting researchers in acquiring data needed for their projects Conducting independent research projects and preparing manuscripts for publication Driving the development of new research methods and applications, and disseminating them in publications Participating in ALC education, training, and outreach activities.
Minimum Qualifications	Must have a doctorate degree completed in Geosciences or equivalent field before hire date.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with MC-ICPMS at a Ph.D. level Experience with Laser Ablation analysis Ph.D. experience in Geochronology
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.00
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	2/21/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia ibanezm@arizona.edu
Open Date	2/14/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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