Geochemistry and Isotopes Research Assistant-GEOSCI

Job Posting

The Department of Geosciences, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, is looking for a qualified candidate.

Job duties to include:

• Research Assistant to study pyrolysis of chemicals with respect to carbon isotopic fractionation. The work involves instrumentation and gas handling. Work with gas mixtures. Weight our samples. Collect gases and apply them to a mass spectrometer. Develop and test hypotheses.
• 20 hours a week or more
• Located in Deike Building

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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