Assistant Research Scientist, Chemistry – Desert Research Institute (DRI)
The Division of Hydrologic Sciences is seeking to fill a position of laboratory chemist working in DRI's ultra-trace chemistry laboratory. Applicants are sought who have experience in operating and maintaining a broad range of analytical instruments including Sector Field ICP-MS (Element 2), Single Particle Soot Photometers (SP2), cavity ring down systems (Picarro), spectrophotometers, and fluorimeters. The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary research programs involving hydrologists, chemists, and atmospheric scientists primarily related to measurements using DRI's unique continuous ice core analytical system. The position is located at DRI's Northern Nevada Science Center in Reno, Nevada.
Applicants must have a M.S. in analytical chemistry or a closely related field; demonstrated experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of ICP-MS and/or SF-ICP-MS; demonstrated experience in laboratory investigations and chemical analyses at ultra-trace levels. Applicants must also have the ability and willingness to occasionally work in the laboratory (e.g., a cold lab at -20oC) during non-standard hours while ice core analytical campaigns are ongoing.
Visit our website at http://jobs.dri.edu for a complete position description and how to apply online. DRI is an EEO/AA employer.
