Research Scientist - Gainesville
1 day ago
Job description
Job No: 538814Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:
LS-GEOLOGY
Job Description
Classification Title:
Research Scientist*Classification Minimum Requirements:Ph.
D (or equivalent) in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Geophysics, Engineering or a closely related field, and two (2) years of hands-on experience.
Job Description:
The University of Florida in Gainesville Florida is seeking a full-time faculty position as Research Scientist for the Department of Geological Sciences, with duties and responsibilities comprised of overseeing the management and operations of several multi-user instruments in the Department that measure elemental and isotopic compositions of Earth, planetary, and archeological materials.
The primary responsibilities include operation, calibration, maintenance, oversight, and training for: a Zeiss EVO MA10 SEM equipped with an Oxford Aztec EDS, a Rigaku XRF spectrometer, a Rigaku XRD, and an IsotopX NGX noble gas mass spectrometer for Ar/Ar analyses.
Additional responsibilities include serving as the environmental health and safety coordinator for the Department and overseeing the mineral separation facility.
Position will also participate in research, co-mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to a course in Instrumental Methods for the Department.
Required Qualifications:
Position requires a Ph.
D (or equivalent) in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Geophysics, Engineering or a closely related field, and two (2) years of hands-on experience with at least one of the following instruments: a Zeiss EVO MA10 SEM equipped with an Oxford Aztec EDS, a Rigaku XRF spectrometer, a Rigaku XRD, and an IsotopX NGX noble gas mass spectrometer for Ar/Ar analyses.
Position also requires a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot instrumentation.Special Instructions To Applicants:
In order to be considered for this position, you must send your cover letter and resume to the following email address : jobs- .
UF is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
Applications Close: 19 March 2026
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Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.
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