Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Scientist to carry out experimental and analytical studies in shock metamorphism and dynamic compression.

Job Duties

• Design and execute shock recovery experiments.
• Analyze recovered experimental products in GPS Division and Kavli Nanoscience Institute analytical facilities
• Design and execute dynamic compression experiments with temperature diagnostics, including primary responsibility for maintaining NIST-traceable absolute calibration of pyrometer instrument.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain optimal experimental throughput in the shock wave laboratory.
• Collaborate with PI, graduate students, and visiting associates on writing and presenting scientific results from experimental studies.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Geology, Geophysics, or related scientific field.
• At least 3 years experience with geochemical analytical methods.
• Knowledge of dynamic compression methods.
• Knowledge of state of the art observation and interpretation of shock metamorphism in meteorites.
• Skills include quantitative radiance measurements, sample handling, microanalytical methods, interpretation of experimental and natural data, oral and written presentation of technical information.

Required Documents

• Resume