Job Summary

Organizing and executing analytical work central to examining the isotopic contents and structures of n-alkanes from natural gases; data processing and interpretation; preparation of scientific report and lead authorship of peer-reviewed scientific publications derived from this work. Analytical work will be performed in the laboratories for stable isotope geochemistry. This position is a 6 month term.

Job Duties

• Receipt, organization, and archiving of gas samples.
• Chemical purification of n-alkanes from gas samples.
• High resolution mass spectrometric analysis of n-alkanes.
• Processing and interpretation of mass spectrometric data.
• Review of current literature relevant to the study of the stable isotope geochemistry of natural gases.
• Preparation of written and oral reports of results.
• Preparation of peer reviewed publications based on results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in geochemistry or related field and at least 2 years of relevant postdoctoral research training.
• At least 2 years of experience with clumped and site-specific isotopic analysis of n-alkanes.
• Knowledge of the geology and geochemistry of natural gas accumulations, and of the stable isotope geochemistry of organic compounds.
• Skilled at operating high-resolution isotope ratio mass spectrometers, including the Thermo Fisher Ultra.

Required Documents

• Resume