Research Associate in Earth Science

Post-doctoral research associate in igneous petrology

The Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, is seeking a Post-doctoral research associate (PDRA) in igneous petrology. The position is focused on providing powerful new constraints on Earth's mantle volatile budget. The project will employ microanalytical and experimental techniques and apply these to a range of key natural samples. As part of the project you will work closely with collaborators from the University of Manchester and University of St Andrews, in addition to international partners. Ideally, the position would be taken up in Autumn 2023.

Applications are invited from candidates with relevant expertise in igneous petrology and geochemistry, preferably with a strong background in microanalysis and/or experimental petrology. Expertise in programming, in particular of petrological modelling and statistical analysis of data is essential. You will work as a part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary team that will shed new light on volatiles in the mantle, where they are stored, what their origins are, and how they are cycled through the Earth system.

The candidate will have (or be about to obtain) a PhD and preferably have postdoctoral experience in a relevant field. They will have significant experience in petrology and geochemistry, good communication skills, the ability to work in a team, good computing and data handling skills, and a track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The University and the Department are committed to equality and diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University holds an institutional Athena-SWAN silver award and the Department is a bronze award holder. Details of some of the family-friendly policies operated by the University are at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits/family-friendly.

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The closing date is 28 August 2023.

See also our website http://www.esc.cam.ac.uk Department of Earth Sciences, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ, UK.

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Enquiries concerning this position should be directed to Dr. Oliver Shorttle (os258@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference LB37635 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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