********************************************************************************************* Microprobe lab manager vacancy From: John Wolff <jawolff@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ********************************************************************************************* Electron Microprobe and X-ray Diffraction Laboratory Manager. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman is seeking a full time laboratory manager. The Scientific Laboratory Manager’s responsibilities will include oversight and routine maintenance and operation of the JEOL 8500F electron microprobe and the Siemens D500 X-ray powder diffractometer and relevant sample preparation facilities, sample preparation/sample preparation advice, billing customers for services, and course instruction. More specifically, the operational responsibilities will include: setting up the instruments and monitoring their performance for customers/users collecting their own data; data collection and reduction, analysis for some customers, and instrument demonstrations for classes and visitors. In addition to instructing users in the operation of the instruments, the Manager will also be responsible for lectures and laboratory exercises in Geology 552, X-ray Analysis in Geology. The Manager will be expected to attend X-ray diffraction and electron microprobe workshops and meetings to keep abreast of new technical developments and to provide technical advice to faculty and students preparing grant proposals involving the use of the equipment. In addition, the Manager will be expected to conduct their own research and seek extramural funding. Successful candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree and a background in electron microprobe and/or X-ray powder diffraction analysis. The Manager should ideally have a Ph.D. in a physical science, preferably in geosciences. Screening for this position will begin on October 26, 2009 and continue until filled. To apply, visit www.wsujobs.com. Washington State University is an EO/AA Educator and Employer. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
