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Research specialist position opportunity - MICADAS for Climate Change and Air Quality Research

The W. M. Keck Carbon Cycle Accelerator Mass Spectrometer (KCCAMS) facility at the University of California, Irvine is expanding its analytical capabilities, including the detection of radiocarbon (14C) in microgram-sized samples, with the addition of a MIni CArbon DAting System (MICADAS) to support climate change and air quality research. The MICADAS is accompanied by multiple devices that facilitate the direct injection of CO2 to the spectrometer and the automated production of graphite targets. Funding for instrumentation and a new specialist has been granted by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

The KCCAMS facility seeks a team member interested in longer-term employment to support the operation of the MICADAS and its periphery. Primary responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the MICADAS and its periphery, data analysis, sample processing, taking an active role in laboratory safety, and communicating with and training of facility users, including students and researchers. The successful candidate is expected to devote approximately 80% of their time to the operation of the MICADAS and associated laboratory, and the remainder to research with a focus on method development.

Candidates are expected to have a STEM college degree and background in accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) physics or chemistry with a proven disposition toward experimental techniques and applications. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree, Ms. or PhD degree in engineering, physics, radiochemistry or similar AMS-related field.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position will be initially for one year, renewable dependent on applicant personal contributions to the project. Review of applicants will begin in March 2023 and remain open until filled.

Outstanding benefits are among the many rewards of working for the University of California (UC). By offering comprehensive and competitive benefits, UC strives to take good care of its employees and their families. In addition to generous vacation, sick, and holiday programs, UC offers a full range of health and retirement savings plans, on-campus housing as well as a myriad of other useful and valuable benefits.

Please apply online with a detailed CV, a statement that outlines research experience, skills, and interests, and mentoring experience, and a list of 3-5 references (please do not solicit letters).

If you have any questions, please email Professor Claudia Czimczik ( czimczik@uci.edu) and Dr. Guaciara dos Santos (gdossant@uci.edu ).

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.