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The Carnegie Institution for Science invites applications for the position of laboratory manager of the mass spectrometry facilities for the Geochemistry/Cosmochemistry Group of the Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL). The Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry Group consists of five scientific staff, 3 scientific support staff, and 3–5 postdoctoral fellows at any one time, as well as visitors from other institutions. See https://epl.carnegiescience.edu/

The prospective employee will work at the Earth and Planets Laboratory, Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C. The employee will hold a 12-month salaried appointment supported by the Carnegie endowment. The Carnegie Institution has a deep commitment to scientific excellence and diversity; we strongly encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Carnegie offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including parental leave, health care, and retirement. EPL, formed from the combination of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism and the Geophysical Laboratory in 2020, carries out a broad research program in geochemistry/ cosmochemistry, geophysics, volcanology experimental petrology, materials science, and astronomy/planetary science.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Oversight of all aspects of the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory facilities
• Development of isotopic geochemical and cosmochemical analytical techniques in concert with scientific staff and postdoctoral fellows
• Maintenance and operation of five mass spectrometers: two TIMS (Thermo Scientific Triton XT and Isotopx Phoenix), one MC-ICP-MS (Nu Plasma II), two quadrupole ICP-MS (Thermo Scientific iCAP Q and Agilent 8900 Triple Quad) and an excimer laser ablation system (Teledyne Iridia)
• Supervision/training of post-doctoral fellows and visiting scientists for independent operation

Required Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in geology, geochemistry, or a similar scientific discipline
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an isotope geochemistry laboratory
• Commitment to scientific excellence and a collegial and inclusive workplace

Independent research is encouraged as time allows.

Application Materials Required:

•  Cover Letter
•  Resume
•  Contact Information for  3 references

Apply through the Carnegie Institution job site. Review and consideration of applicants will begin after December 15, 2023. Informal inquiries and questions about this position should be sent to the search committee chair, Steven Shirey at sshirey@carnegiescience.edu.

Only complete applications submitted via the Carnegie website will be considered.

At Carnegie, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.  We believe academic environments should be places where diverse groups of people with a variety of viewpoints and ideas can thrive and work together.  As such, we encourage applicants from under-represented groups and backgrounds to apply.  The Carnegie Institution is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

About Carnegie Institution for Science

Andrew Carnegie founded the Carnegie Institution of Washington (Carnegie Science) in 1902 as an organization for scientific discovery. His intention was for the institution to be home to exceptional individuals—men and women with imagination and extraordinary dedication capable of working at the cutting edge of their fields. Carnegie scientists have worked in six scientific departments on the West and East Coasts. The Earth and Planets Laboratory is a department of Carnegie Science dedicated to understanding the Earth and its place in the universe. The Earth and Planets Laboratory is located on Carnegie Science’s Broad Branch Road campus in Northwest Washington, DC. Over the past century, our researchers have made scientific contributions to everything from evidence of the existence of dark matter to the development of Pyrex glass. In 2020, we merged the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (est.1904) and the Geophysical Lab (est.1905) to create a new multidisciplinary department. By joining our more than a century of cutting-edge science, our researchers are better suited than ever to collaborate, discover, and innovate.

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