Undergraduate Research Assistant On Tephra Analysis- Geosci

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $20ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
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Prepare tephra samples
Mount feldspar grains and glass shards
Run samples on electron microprobe
The student will prepare tephra samples for analysis including sieving, washing, photographing, and describing samples

Job Summary

  • The student will prepare tephra samples for analysis including sieving, washing, photographing, and describing samples.
  • They will mount the feldspar grains and any glass shards in epoxy to prepare them for geochemical analysis and run them on the electron microprobe under the supervision of Dr. Erin DiMaggio.
  • They will then interpret the results by comparing the data to previously published data on feldspars and glass to determine correlations among samples.

Matching Summary

The student will prepare tephra samples for analysis including sieving, washing, photographing, and describing samples.

Salary

Base: $20/Hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare tephra samples
  • Mount feldspar grains and glass shards
  • Run samples on electron microprobe
  • Interpret geochemical analysis results

Nice-to-have

  • Compare data to published literature
  • Determine correlations among samples

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate student in Geosciences

Work Rights

Not specified

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