Geochemistry And Isotopes Research Assistant-geosci

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, PA, US
Hybrid
Pyrolysis of chemicals
Carbon isotopic fractionation
Gas handling and mixtures
The position involves studying the pyrolysis of chemicals with a specific focus on carbon isotopic fractionation within the Department of Geosciences

Job Summary

  • The position involves studying the pyrolysis of chemicals with a specific focus on carbon isotopic fractionation within the Department of Geosciences.
  • Candidates will be responsible for operating gas handling systems, weighing samples, and applying gases to a mass spectrometer.
  • This is a part-time research role requiring 20 hours per week or more located in the Deike Building at Penn State.

Matching Summary

The position involves studying the pyrolysis of chemicals with a specific focus on carbon isotopic fractionation within the Department of Geosciences.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pyrolysis of chemicals
  • carbon isotopic fractionation
  • gas handling and mixtures
  • mass spectrometer operation
  • sample weighing procedures

Nice-to-have

  • hypothesis development skills
  • research methodology testing
  • Penn State affiliation preference

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background check
  • Internal application via Workday for current employees/students
  • External application process for non-affiliated candidates

Work Rights

Not specified

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