Position: Research Assistant OR Postdoctoral Researcher (dependent on experience) in the Earth Surface Research Laboratory
The Earth Surface Research Laboratory (ESRL) invites applications for a Research Assistant OR Postdoctoral Researcher (dependant on experience) in geochemistry, funded by Geological Survey Ireland (GSI). The position will be tenable for the duration of the ESRL's funding (approximately eight years, subject to satisfactory performance), starting on 1 September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applicants will contribute to the day-to-day running of the ESRL, under the management of the laboratory Director, Dr Mike Stock, and in collaboration with other ESRL staff. Their primary responsibility will be the preparation of samples for geochemical analysis. This will include preparing geological and environmental samples for
Geological Survey Ireland's Tellus survey and a diverse range of national/international research projects. While sample analysis will not be their primary responsibility, they will be trained to operate a range of geochemical instruments within the ESRL.
In addition to sample preparation, the successful applicant will take on other duties within the ESRL. This will include developing new procedures, consumable procurement, maintaining health and safety protocols, account management, communication with the ESRL's management committees and training laboratory users in sample preparation techniques. They will also work with ESRL team members to maintain and improve the laboratories Quality Management System, preserve its ISO accreditation, and liaise with/report to Geological Survey Ireland.
More information is available on the
Earthworks page or from Dr Michael Stock, Director of
ESRL