Research Professional

Department PSD GSECARS:
Administration

GSECARS is one of three sectors managed by the University of Chicago Center for Advanced Radiation Sources (CARS) at the Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory. GSECARS is a national user facility for synchrotron radiation research in earth, planetary, and environmental science, and part of a nation-wide organization of such facilities supporting Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science (SEES).

The Center for Advanced Radiation Sources at the University of Chicago seeks applications for a Beamline Scientist to participate in synchrotron radiation studies on tomographic research techniques for improved data acquisition, reconstruction, and data analysis for the study of rocks and fluids at the temperature, pressure, and strain conditions of the shallow crust. This research is important for understanding shallow earthquakes, for improved understanding of oil and gas reservoirs, and for CO2 sequestration.

The techniques that the scientist will develop will also be used for a variety of other imaging studies, including soils, biological systems, meteorites, and many more.

• Assists and trains users of synchrotron beamline Sector 13 of the Advanced Photon Source (Argonne National Laboratory) with tomography experiments.
• Assists potential users with writing proposals.
• Aids and trains users in use of and analysis of x-ray data.
• Facilitates the design, construction, installation, and commissioning of new experimental capabilities at Sector 13.
• Provides user and technical support for technique development.
• Provides maintenance, upgrades, and user support.
• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.
• Manages, analyzes and makes recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• Investigates and resolves day‑to‑day technical problems using standard procedures.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
• Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• Performs other related work as needed.

• Education:
  
  Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications:
  
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• Education:
  
  PhD in earth sciences or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Post‑graduate experience in interpretation of structure and properties of minerals. Prior experience with tomography technique. Background conducting synchrotron radiation experiments.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge:
  Training in synchrotron experiments at the post‑doctoral level. Working knowledge in conducting outreach, such as organizing educational workshops and/or symposia, journal guest editor etc.
• Preferred
  
  Competencies:
  
  Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Work collaboratively.

Job Family:
Research Role Impact Individual Contributor. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

37.5. Drug Test

Required:

Yes. Health Screen

Required:

No. Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry

Required:

No. Pay Rate Type:
Salary. FLSA Status:
Exempt. Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $86,000.00.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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