Posting Number: req27171
Department: Geosciences
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Science, a unit aiming to produce knowledge about earth and environmental processes and human-environment interactions at all geographic and temporal scales. Our department focuses on research and education in the nature, genesis, and history of the Earth and its crust, and the evolution of the environment and biota at the Earth's surface. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches to research in the geosciences, both within the department and through interdepartmental programs.
The University of Arizona's Department of Geosciences invites you to apply for the role of Research Technician III. In this position, you will primarily conduct sample preparation and analysis of materials for geochronologic research conducted in the Arizona LaserChron Center, within the Department of Geosciences. You will contribute to a wide range of research operations, including mounting geological materials for analysis using an optical microscope, tracking and ordering supplies for the mounting room, tracking customer samples and coordinating with the researchers to ensure samples arrive in a timely manner, performing mineral separation activities, including Frantz magnetic separations, and occasionally assisting in the operation of scanning electron microscope and/or mass spectrometers to generate geochronological data for ALC visitors and researchers.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A 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
Preparation of geological samples for isotopic analysis:
Department: Geosciences
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Science, a unit aiming to produce knowledge about earth and environmental processes and human-environment interactions at all geographic and temporal scales. Our department focuses on research and education in the nature, genesis, and history of the Earth and its crust, and the evolution of the environment and biota at the Earth's surface. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches to research in the geosciences, both within the department and through interdepartmental programs.
The University of Arizona's Department of Geosciences invites you to apply for the role of Research Technician III. In this position, you will primarily conduct sample preparation and analysis of materials for geochronologic research conducted in the Arizona LaserChron Center, within the Department of Geosciences. You will contribute to a wide range of research operations, including mounting geological materials for analysis using an optical microscope, tracking and ordering supplies for the mounting room, tracking customer samples and coordinating with the researchers to ensure samples arrive in a timely manner, performing mineral separation activities, including Frantz magnetic separations, and occasionally assisting in the operation of scanning electron microscope and/or mass spectrometers to generate geochronological data for ALC visitors and researchers.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A 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
Preparation of geological samples for isotopic analysis:
- Mounting detrital zircon and other accessory minerals using an optical microscope.