We are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position in isotope geochemistry to join an ERC Advanced Grant-funded study ('EarthMelt', PI Helen Williams) investigating the geochemical records of planetary accretion and differentiation as captured in the Archean rock record. The successful candidate will be based in Cambridge and will join a supportive and expanding research community with expertise in isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry, mantle petrology and thermodynamic modelling. Research will involve analysing Archean magmatic rocks for their novel stable and radiogenic isotope compositions as part of the ERC EarthMelt project.
Applicants must have (or be about to obtain) a Ph.D. in isotope geochemistry or cosmochemistry. Previous experience in isotope geochemistry, including novel stable isotopes as analysed by multi-collector plasma mass spectrometry and Archean mantle geochemistry is considered essential for this position. Experience in fieldwork and sample collection in Archean terranes would also be considered an advantage.
Candidates should have good communication and numerical skills and be able to demonstrate scientific independence and initiative. The project will involve numerous opportunities for the candidate to learn new skills and to travel for collaborations and conferences. Depending on career stage, the successful candidate will also have a track record of manuscripts published (or under review in) in peer-reviewed international journals.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 October 2027 in the first instance.
Start date: Earliest start date is 01 December 2026.
Salary ranges: Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049 (Grade 7). Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be under-appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 - £34,610), moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of their PhD award.
Further information regarding the role, can be found in the Further Particulars document.
Informal enquires about the position should be made to Professor Helen Williams ([email protected]).
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, they will not be considered as part of your application.
Please quote reference LB50756 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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