Postdoc Research Associate

Job Overview

Conduct focused research into fundamental scientific problems related to gemology, involving diamonds, colored stones, pearls, and instrument development.

• Primarily conduct focused research into fundamental scientific problems related to mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry and gemology of diamonds; various type of colored gem stones (corundum, beryl, spinel, garnet, quartz); pearls; and possibly related gem-instrument development. Diamond research includes fundamental scientific problems in diamond geology, diamond physics and synthetic diamond growth mechanics, and other scientific problems related to gemology.
• The specific focus of the research will depend on the applicant’s interests, expertise, and the needs of GIA research and the laboratory.
• Presentation and publication of research results in international conference and academic journals, internally and externally
• Performs analysis utilizing spectrometers, chemical analysis, X-ray imaging systems, and other research tools.
• Additional daily activities may involve assisting with data collection and interpretation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required
• Ability to communicate with scientific staff and prepare written scientific articles for publication in English
• Willingness to travel as needed domestically or internationally as needed are strongly desired
• Effective communication in English with scientific and production staff
• The ability to prepare written scientific articles for publication, and a willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed are strongly desired

Conduct focused research into fundamental scientific problems related to gemology, involving diamonds, colored stones, pearls, and instrument development.

• Primarily conduct focused research into fundamental scientific problems related to mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry and gemology of diamonds; various type of colored gem stones (corundum, beryl, spinel, garnet, quartz); pearls; and possibly related gem-instrument development. Diamond research includes fundamental scientific problems in diamond geology, diamond physics and synthetic diamond growth mechanics, and other scientific problems related to gemology.
• The specific focus of the research will depend on the applicant’s interests, expertise, and the needs of GIA research and the laboratory.
• Presentation and publication of research results in international conference and academic journals, internally and externally
• Performs analysis utilizing spectrometers, chemical analysis, X-ray imaging systems, and other research tools.
• Additional daily activities may involve assisting with data collection and interpretation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

• Ability to communicate with scientific staff and prepare written scientific articles for publication in English
• Willingness to travel as needed domestically or internationally as needed are strongly desired
• Effective communication in English with scientific and production staff
• The ability to prepare written scientific articles for publication, and a willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed are strongly desired

• Ph.D. in scientific field from accredited college or university, preferably within the last 3 years
• Relevant proposal for research work

• Work is performed in a designated professional laboratory workstation and environment.
• Extensive use of various laboratory equipment to include computer, spectrometers, chemical analysis, X-ray imaging systems, and other research tools.

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