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Senior Scientist - Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis
Scott Rudolph Hall, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Mar 2025
πŸ’° $115,000/yr($63,400/yr – $115,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position is for a SIMS scientist to oversee operation of the 7f/geo instruments at WashU, conducting original research and facilitating research of internal users and collaborators.Β In addition, the scientist will mentor WashU faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates in SIMS techniques and do the same for external visitors.

Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Operate and conduct research on the Cameca ims7f/geo SIMS instrument.
  • Process data and write up the results for proposals and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
  • Develop analytical protocols for elemental and isotopic analysis on the SIMS.
  • Schedule instrument use, maintain usage records, and invoice for use to recoup laboratory costs.
  • Comply with established safety procedures and maintain required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
  • Other duties as assigned.Β 

Working Conditions:

  • Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
  • Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.


Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Postdoctoral (3 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailΒ CandidateQuestions@wustl.eduΒ or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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