Research Associate in Planetary Science

Research Associate in Planetary Science

11 Oct
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The University of Manchester
|
Manchester

11 Oct

The University of Manchester

Manchester

Job description

A Research Associate position is available for a planetary scientist to undertake research into lunar samples. The position is in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, under the direction of Prof.

Katherine Joy and in collaboration with Drs. Romain Tartese, David Neave, Margaret Hartley and John Pernet-Fisher. You will join a leading research group of planetary scientists and isotope geochemists with expertise in the analysis and interpretation of extra-terrestrial materials.

You can find out more about the research group at https : / / sites.manchester.ac.uk / planetary-science / . The post is funded by an STFC Consolidated Grant awarded to The University of Manchester.







We seek candidates with an enthusiasm for investigating the petrological and chronological evolution of granitic rocks on the Moon.

In the project you will use a range of petrological lab approaches, including electron beam and ICP-MS, and petrological modelling codes to study the crystallisation pathways and emplacement histories of a suite of lunar ancient evolved magmatic rocks.

You should have (or will soon obtain) a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Geology, Earth Sciences, Planetary Science or a related discipline, and a publication track record commensurate with your academic experience.

You will have experience of working in a research laboratory and of undertaking quantitative analyses of geological or extra-terrestrial samples.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.







Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews :

Name : Prof. Katherine Joy

Email : [email protected]

General enquiries :

Email : [email protected]

Technical support :

Jobtrain : 0161 850 2004 https : / / jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk / support / home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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