Summary of Duties

The primary responsibility includes operation of electron microprobe and scanning electron microscopes. This includes training and providing assistance to new and visiting users, performing routine maintenance, sample preparation, providing analytical support, and collaborating with staff and students. Other responsibilities are to assist staff scientists to solve electronics problems and to maintain smooth operation of various scientific instrumentation at the Lab. The Laboratory supports world-class facilities in high-pressure research; organic, stable isotope and biogeochemistry; mineral physics and petrology; and astrobiology. See http://www.gl.ciw.edu/ for a listing of its research programs and facilities.

Education and Experience

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, or equivalent and four years of experience. 

• Experience in operating and maintaining electron microprobe and scanning electron microscopes is required.

• Experience in using computerized control systems, electronic measuring equipment, test instrumentation and data acquisition systems as it applies to Laboratory apparatus is desirable.

Preferred Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively and maintain a good working relationship with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization.

Completed application (including resumé and contact information for two references) should be submitted to Russell J. Hemley, Director, Geophysical Laboratory, 5251 Broad Branch Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015-1305, USA, or email the completed application to dappleby@ciw.edu indicating “Microbeam Specialist position” in the subject line. The position is available immediately; applications will be reviewed until an appropriate candidate is hired.

April 15, 2008