From: "Jasper Konter" <jgkonter@xxxxxxxx>
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POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks applicants for a 75% time Research Assistant Professor position in support of the department’s analytical facilities, including a Nu Instruments multi-collector-ICP-MS (http://www.geo.utep.edu/pub/jasper/ceeir/), a Cameca SX-50 electron microprobe (http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=39200), and a Perkin-Elmer 5300 ICP-OES. Responsibilities will include maintenance, repair and operation of the department’s major analytical equipment and other equipment as appropriate; training and supervision of both internal and external users; and participation in research projects. In addition, seeking of extramural support for collaborative or independent research projects is strongly encouraged, and an additional 25% salary may be raised. In support of such projects, the candidate will have access to the department’s laboratories as well as instrumentation to support an active research program. .
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires a PhD, and extensive experience with major research instrumentation. In addition, good communication skills are essential to interact with users with a range in skill levels.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES: The Department of Geological Sciences at UTEP has a faculty of 17, 69 graduate students, and 143 undergraduate students. The department is housed in an attractive, 90,000 sq. ft. building that contains faculty and student offices, laboratory and classroom space with research infrastructure that includes wet chemical laboratories, a clean room, and a variety of analytical instrumentation. More information about the activities and facilities in the department can be found at our web site: http://www.geo.utep.edu.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated appointment date is Fall 2012. Only electronic submissions will be considered and must include “Research Assistant Professor Position Application: YOUR NAME” in the “Subject” block in the e-mail submittal). Complete applications/nominations will consist of a letter of application/interest, detailed curriculum vitae, names of at least three references to:
Dr. Laura Serpa, Chair
Geological Sciences
Email: lfserpa@xxxxxxxx
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. This positions is security-sensitive and subject to the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
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