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Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Meteorites (South Kensington, UK)

Title: Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Meteorites
Institute: Natural History Museum
Location: South Kensington, UK
Duration: 23 months
Qualification: Academic and professional qualifications 1. PhD in Geochemistry, Cosmochemistry, Planetary Science, related field OR equivalent Knowledge and experience 2. Knowledge and experience of basic determination of mineralogy/petrology 3. Knowledge and experience dissolving rocks (experience with dissolution of meteorites would be advantageous) 4. Knowledge and experience using solution ICP-MS technique 5. Knowledge and experience using Laser Ablation ICP-MS technique 6. Relevant laboratory experience (including knowledge of relevant Health and Safety procedures and their application in the laboratory) 7. Experience of publishing papers in high quality peer-reviewed journals (a proven publication record would be advantageous to the post holder) 8. Some knowledge and understanding of theoretical modelling Skills and competences 9. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English at all levels, including the ability to produce sound manuscripts and abstracts 10. Demonstrable evidence of planning and organising own time to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 11. Flexibility; competent of completing tasks independently using own initiative and can work well as part of a team whilst building good working relationships with others 12. Proven analytical skills with a methodical approach to data collection, handling and interpretation 13. A systematic approach to problem solving to aid both personal research and collaborative research 14. Can focus on tasks to completion, approaching tasks logically with due care and strong attention to detail 15. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new software packages quickly and with ease Other essential requirements 16. A willingness to attend international conferences which usually occur twice per year
Duties: The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web. The Mineralogy Department is responsible for one of the most comprehensive collection of minerals and houses the national collection of meteorites and extensive collection of rocks, ores, building stones and ocean floor deposits. Based in the Mineralogy Department and reporting to Gretchen Benedix, the Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) is in the Meteoritics and Cosmic Mineralogy Section. The post holder will undertake a study of primitive achondrite meteorites to determine the physical properties of their formation and evolution through analysis of bulk and trace element chemistry, as well as mineralogy and petrology. These properties will be used as inputs to and checks on the results of computer models of asteroid heating in the early solar system. The researcher will conduct all bulk chemical and mineralogy/petrology analyses and will assist in the interpretation of models.
Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs
How to apply: Apply online before the closing date through the NHM website: Vacancies at the Natural History Museum (www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs). Complete the online application form and provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate how knowledge skills and experience meets the detailed criteria outlined in the job description. As part of the application form candidates need to complete the following questions; It is advisable that candidates prepare their answers to the questions in word document which can be transferred into the online application form. Provide specific examples from achievements, knowledge and experience or skills and competencies that demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role which are enclosed and numbered above. What attracted you to the role? Is there anything else you wish to tell us, that you have not had the opportunity of doing elsewhere in this application form? Candidates that wish to provide additional documents to support their application can email these to the named contact (general enquiries). Individual cover letters and CV’s will not be considered but can be used to support completed online application forms. Interviews will take place the week beginning 17 May 2010. Contract: Fixed term appointment for 23 months Pay Band: Science level 2 Salary Range: £28,022 per annum Hours: 41 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Closing date for application: 11 April 2010

Postdoctoral scientist in ionospheric tomography (Helsinki, Finland)

Title: Postdoctoral scientist in ionospheric tomography
Institute: Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 years 1/2
Qualification: Candidates must hold a PhD in the area of physics, mathematics, or geosciences, and should recognize themselves in as many as possible (but not necessarily all) points of the following profile: - good or at least basic knowledge of ionospheric and magnetospheric physics - good knowledge of mathematics (particularly inversion techniques) - good abilities in programming and handling of large data sets - experience in tomography (not necessarily ionospheric tomography) - ability to work and publish independently
Duties: The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI, Helsinki, Finland) is seeking for a postdoctoral scientist in the area of ionospheric tomography, starting from June 1, 2010, lasting until December 31, 2013. The work comprises the analysis of data from a dense network of GPS receivers and from beacon receivers in Scandinavia, using tomographic inversion techniques, and the interpretation of the results in terms of ionospheric and magnetospheric physics. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of a new, multi-frequency tomographic inversion scheme that is particularly optimized for the analysis of high-density data sets from mesoscale receiver networks. Further, a contribution to the three-dimensional modeling of the ionosphere is expected.
Contact: Olaf Amm (Olaf.Amm@fmi.fi)
How to apply: Applications for the position need to be submitted not later than March 31, 2010, addressed to kirjaamo@fmi.fi and cc: Olaf.Amm@fmi.fi, including a CV, list of publications and a short statement of scientific interests. For further information, please contact Olaf Amm, tel. +358919294689 or Olaf.Amm@fmi.fi.
Closing date for application: 31 March 2010