Physical Science Research Associate

To be successful in this position, you will need:

• Bachelors’ degree in a related scientific field, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of scientific principles to problem solve work.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to provide information to scientific and research staff.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience preparing and running shale samples for total organic carbon contents and isotopes using an Elemental Analyzer and mass spectrometer.
• Experience running iron speciation analyses (following Poulton and Canfield, 2005, Chemical Geology for sequential extractions and Canfield et al., 1986, Chemical Geology for chromium reduction of sulfide)
• Experience working on (or knowledge of) the Cape Phillips Formation, Bathurst Island Formation, and/or Bangemall Supergroup.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

The expected pay range for this position is $28.54 to $35.06 per hour.

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