SUMAC in 2012 and beyond

• After careful consideration, Joe Wooden has decided to greatly decrease his time in the Stanford–USGS SHRIMP lab, minimize those cross-country commutes, and spend most of his time at home with his family, starting in 2012.  A search is underway for a new staff scientist, who will work with Stanford and external SHRIMP users (see advertisement below).  The coming year will be one of transition, during which we intend to have the new staff scientist on board and up to speed with use of the SHRIMP-RG.  Marty Grove and the new staff scientist will assist Stanford and external visitors while Jorge Vazquez will continue to work with USGS scientists.  

We remain committed to making SHRIMP-RG available to the scientific community and seek projects that require spatially resolved measurements and benefit from SHRIMP-RG's unique combination of high secondary transmission and high mass resolving power.  Questions from non-USGS scientists regarding time on the SHRIMP-RG in 2012 and beyond should be addressed to Marty Grove ( mjgrove@stanford.edu ).


• Stanford seeks a research associate to assist with investigations involving the SHRIMP-RG secondary ionization mass spectrometer (SIMS) housed within the Stanford – USGS MicroAnalytical Center. Primary responsibilities include: (1) Working closely with Stanford scientists and students as well as external visitors to undertake SIMS measurements with SHRIMP-RG; (2) training users in SIMS methods; (3) assisting with sample preparation/characterization, data acquisition, reduction, interpretation, and publication of results; (4) contributing to the development and refinement of new SIMS techniques and standard development efforts; and (5) helping with SHRIMP-RG maintenance and repairs. This is a renewable 3-year term position contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews and continued funding. A PhD with some SIMS experience is required. We prefer applicants with: (i) a well-rounded geologic, petrologic, and geochemical background; (ii) excellent communication skills and proven ability to work with others, (iii) a strong analytical background in mass pectrometry; (iv) a strong foundation in data reduction and analysis; (v) a strong desire to foster integrated studies with closely allied laboratories including NanoSIMS, ICP-MS, noble gas (40Ar/39Ar & (U-Th)/He), fission track, and electron microprobe. Independent research up to 1 month/yr is possible. Review of applications will begin 11/15/2011 and continue until the position is filled. A start date of 01/01/2012 is preferred but negotiable.

To apply, please submit a merged PDF containing a cover letter, complete cv, detailed description of qualifications, and contact information for three references to shrimpsearch@stanford.edu Stanford is an equal opportunity employer.

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