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Company: Open University
Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Contract: Full time
Salary: £37,099 to £44,263
Role: The Faculty of STEM of the Open University is currently recruiting a Project Officer (Analytical EM & Microprobe) for our Electron Microscopy Facility.
The successful candidate will enhance our capabilities in quantitative electron beam analysis of geological samples, focusing on the analysis of major, minor, and trace elements in minerals, including meteorites. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading research groups such as Planetary and Space Sciences, Astrobiology, and Dynamic Earth.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Operating and maintaining SEMs and microprobes
• Performing quantitative micro-elemental analysis using X-ray detectors
• Developing protocols for element analysis in geological applications
• Providing advanced technical support and training in microscopy techniques
Requirements:
• Holds a PhD (or nearing completion) in Geology, Mineralogy, or a related field
• Has experience in SEM operation, sample preparation, and micro-analytical software
• Understands mineral stoichiometry and electron beam analysis principles
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can work independently and as part of a team
For the full job description and details on how to apply, please visit the university's website.
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Closing date for applications is: 10 October 2024
Company: Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract
Salary: £23,144 - £25,742
Role:
This new role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a small team focused on supporting world-class teaching and research, by caring for and providing access to the Museum's historically and scientifically important palaeontology and petrology collections.
For the full job description and details on how to apply, please visit the museum's website.
Closing date for applications is: 20 October 2024
Company: British Geological Survey
Location: BGS headquarters in Nottingham or BGS offices in Edinburgh (You will be required to regularly travel to other BGS offices as well as travelling nationally and internationally to attend key partnership events to promote the work and science of BGS)
Contract: Permanent, full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible and remote working options may be available)
Salary: UKRI Pay Band G/S2 £71,792 to £78,971 per annum (depending on skills and experience). A great benefits package is offered!, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Role:
The exciting new BGS position of Director of International Geoscience (DIG) is the strategic scientific lead for delivering the globalisation of the BGS research programme. You will lead a programme across the BGS structure delivered by a small international team alongside 150-200 staff from teams across the BGS science programmes. The key objectives of the role are: To deliver the globalisation of BGS science to grow our international reputation and impact and ensure the relevance of our research. Support UK Government objectives in soft power, international development and Global Public Good.
For the full job description and information on how to apply, please visit the UKRI Careers Portal.
Closing date for applications is: 23 October 2024
Company: British Geological Survey
Location: BGS headquarters in Nottingham or BGS offices in Edinburgh (You will be required to regularly travel to other BGS offices as well as travelling nationally and internationally to attend key partnership events to promote the work and science of BGS)
Contract: Permanent, full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible and remote working options may be available)
Salary: UKRI Pay Band G/S2 £71,792 to £78,971 per annum (depending on skills and experience). A great benefits package is offered!, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Role:
The exciting new BGS position of Director of National Geoscience (DNG) is the strategic scientific lead for delivering the fundamental understanding of the geology of the UK. The DNG leads a programme across the BGS structure delivered by staff in both the National area and in other teams.
For the full job description and information on how to apply, please visit the UKRI Careers Portal.
Closing date for applications is: 23 October 2024