Associate Project Scientist - Environmental Analytical Laboratory
University of California - Merced | |
United States, California, Merced | |
5200 Lake Road (Show on map) | |
April 29, 2024 | |
Position overview
Position title: Director Environmental Analytical Laboratory Salary range:
See Table 37B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $87,000-$95,600. Percent time:
100% Anticipated start:
February 2024 Position duration:
1 year renewable Application Window Open date: December 15, 2023 Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description The Environmental Analytical Laboratory (EAL) is one of the core facilities under management of the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED). It houses major instrumentation and provides expertise and training to faculty, students, and researchers for the analysis of a wide variety of physical and biological environmental media. Current instrumentation includes: ICP-OES (PerkinElmer Avio 550), ICP-MS (Agilent 7500cs), Discrete Chemistry Analyzer (AMS/Alliance Smartchem 450), TOC/TN (Shimadzu TOC-LCSN with TNM-L), microwave digestion (Titan MPS), CVAFS for analysis of mercury and methylmercury in liquid samples (Brooks-Rand MERX-T and MERX-M), and a direct mercury analyzer (Milestone DMA 80). The facility offers users reliable, well-maintained instrumentation access and timely service through technical expertise and comprehensive user training in support of multidisciplinary research and education programs. Potential growth areas include phytoplankton pigment analysis to support water monitoring efforts related to harmful algal blooms and new analytical capabilities and methods related to agricultural research. Lab: https://eal.ucmerced.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications
Ph.D. in analytical or environmental chemistry, geochemistry, or a related field is required. Preferred qualifications
Experience with elemental and wet chemistry instrumentation and management, and preparation and analysis of environmental samples. Experience in working effectively with a diverse range of students, researchers, and faculty members in a multidisciplinary research environment; ability to lead and motivate team workers through in-depth analytical expertise and hands-on skills with a broad variety of analytical instrumentation. Application Requirements Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01651 Help contact: cgalvan3@ucmerced.edu About UC Merced The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/). The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy. Job location Merced, CA
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