Research Associate
2 weeks ago
Academic
Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining
Job Title
Research Associate
Department
Faculty | Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences | Faculty of Science (Erik Eberhardt)
Posting End Date
January 19, 2025
**Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Mar 1, 2027
The expected pay range for this position is $95,000 to $106,000 per annum.
Research Associate in Quantitative Microanalysis
We are seeking a research associate in the field of quantitative microanalysis to contribute scientific expertise to the UBC Electron Microbeam/X-ray Diffraction Facility (EMXDF), in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science. The facility consists of the following instruments: A JEOL JXA-iHP200F fitted with dual Bruker detectors and equipped with AMICS automated mineralogy software, a Hitachi SU3900 scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Bruker energy-dispersive x-ray detectors (EDX) and equipped with AMICS automated mineralogy software, and Delmic cathodoluminescence detector, and two Bruker x-ray powder diffractometers (XRD).
The position will involve quantitative x-ray analysis on a new field emission electron microprobe (FE-EPMA) instrument, providing automated mineralogy analysis, technical assistance, and other potential analyses.
The scope of the analytical work will include instructing and supervising users of the facilities, providing advice on project scope, planning how to achieve research goals, providing quantitative EPMA and SEM analysis of various materials and providing automated mineralogy analysis of various materials.
We seek a researcher with demonstrated experience in real world analytical problem-solving with electron microbeam techniques. This individual should have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and a strong record in developing analytical techniques on field emission electron microprobe instrumentation.
**The following are all required**:
A PhD with a specialization in mineralogy
Demonstrated experience with electron microprobe wavelength dispersive spectroscopy including designing methods and advanced use of a JEOL field emission electron microprobe analyzer
Demonstrated experience in automated mineralogy data collection and analysis using AMICS software
A minimum of ten years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; strong inter-personal skills and the ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
**The following are all strongly desired**: a particular specialization in light element analysis; strong community engagement within the greater microscopy community; willingness to learn new methods of quantitative phase analysis, experience in mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate students within the laboratory.
This position is for a two-year term, the expected pay range for this position is $95,000 to $106,000 per annum.
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