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research assistant - generalist (except university)
Title posted on CareerBeacon - RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (B LEVEL 7)
Posted on November 08, 2024 by Employer details Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Department of Earth SciencesFaculty of Science(Contractual Position to January 5, 2027) ABOUT MEMORIAL & THE DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCESMemorial University of Newfoundland is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to over 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.The Department of Earth Sciences at Memorial University has approximately 30 faculty members and active research programs focusing on petrology and economic geology; petroleum resources, sedimentology and stratigraphy; geophysics; and environmental geoscience. The chosen candidate will have access to modern analytical facilities within the Department of Earth Sciences and Memorial University's CREAIT network.This research assistantship will be focused on contributing research support for multiple projects on the exploration and genesis of mineral deposits and critical metals contained therein, including various types of mineral deposits within Newfoundland and Labrador and other locations in Canada and globally. DUTIESThe work of the Research Assistant II will primarily be focused on data compilation, sample preparation, sample analysis, data evaluation, and assisting with report, grant, and manuscript writing related to several projects focused on critical metals in various mineral deposit types. Specific duties include compiling and managing various types of data (e.g., mineral resource, geochemical, isotopic, and mineralogical data); researching and performing initial evaluation of manuscripts for relevant information on critical metals and other commodities; preparing samples for microanalytical methods and geochronology, including sample cutting, crushing, mineral separation, mineral and grain mount preparation, and preparing materials for thin section and other microanalytical methods (e.g., SEM, SEM-MLA, SIMS, EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, and LA-MC-ICP-MS); geochemical, mineralogical, and isotopic data collection using various instruments including petrographic microscope, SEM, EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, and LA-MC-ICP-MS; collecting lithogeochemical and isotopic data using solution-based sample preparation (i.e., clean lab methods); performing quality control and quality assurance of data acquired and initial evaluation of data acquired by the above methods; creating initial data evaluation reports and presentations; assisting with the creation and editing of reports, manuscripts, and grants; and performing other related duties as required. There will be a requirement for onsite work and while there is some flexibility with hours, this is not a remote work position. There is potential for travel and fieldwork, but it is not a primary part of the job and it will be dependent on willingness of the candidate and funding available for such work. The candidate will work as part of a team at Memorial and through various government and industry partners with expertise in geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and applications to various mineral systems. QUALIFICATIONSExperience (1-3 years) in research in a related discipline; completion of a Master's degree in Earth Sciences is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered. Experience with sample preparation; familiarity and experience using and processing data from petrographic microscopy, including transmitted and reflected light capabilities, SEM, SEM-MLA, LA-ICP-MS, LA-MC-ICP-MS, and SIMS; and experience with data compilation, evaluation, and data management are required. Experience with various software packages and programming languages (e.g., ioGAS, Orange, Leapfrog, ArcGIS/QGIS, Python programming, Bruker ESPIRIT EDS- LocationSt. John's, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$59,901YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2123079
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