Researcher/Scientist IV

Researcher/Scientist IV Posting Number req23311 Department Geosciences Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

This position is highly complexit requires execution of field and analytical research associated with multiple funded NSF projects, a multi-disciplinary background, experience in independently leading international fieldwork and building international collaborative relationships, organizing and leading a conference field trip in Mexico, as well as training and advising undergraduate and graduate students.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct structural geologic fieldwork centered in Arizona and Baja California (Mexico). Generate analytical data in AZ LaserChron Lab, Noble Gas Lab, and Kuiper-LPL lab. Development of novel analytical techniques (U-Pb baddelyite and Ar/Ar pyroxene) for dating ophiolites (fragments of oceanic lithosphere). Strengthen collaborations with colleagues in Mexico, at the U. Michigan, U. Illinois and strengthen ties between the LaserChron and Kuiper-LPL labs.
• Dissemination of results in 3-4 first-authored or co-authored publications. Primary organizer and leader of GSA Cordilleran section 2026 (in Loreto, Baja CA) special session on high-pressure rocks and ophiolites and conference field trip to Cedros Island, Baja CA. Coordinate with GSA International to obtain external funding for researchers from Japan to attend conference and field trip.
• Management of the mineral separation laboratory. Training (mineral separation, imaging, analysis) and mentoring ~6 students (~3 undergraduate; ~3 graduate) with their research in tectonics. Leading weekly meetings for tectonics research group.
• Developing and submitting research proposals as PI/Co-PI. Specifically, two NSF proposals: (1) to conduct a follow-up study on subduction complex rocks in Baja CA., and (2) to assess the surface response of very shallow flat-slab subduction beneath SW North America and its role in porphyry copper mineralization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in structural geology, metamorphic petrology, geochronology, and thermochronology.
• Required knowledge of federal proposal requirements and best practices and a track record of obtaining federal funding as a co-PI or PI.
• Required knowledge of obtaining research permits to conduct field research in protected areas in Baja CA. Required experience with independently developing international research collaborations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geosciences or related field.
• Minimum of 8years of related experience.
• Experience in mineral separation and other laboratory settings and studenttraining.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in field geology, geothermochronology, and petrology.
• Interest in and aptitude for teaching Physical Geology and other GEOS courses in solid-Earth geoscience.
• Experience with mass spectrometry.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.00 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $75,540- $98,201 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 10 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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