Our facility operates two AMS systems: one based on a 500 kV Pelletron accelerator and a Mini Carbon Dating System (MICADAS) from Ionplus that was installed in 2022. The MICADAS system comes with several sample-to-gas-to ion source interfaces to allow enhanced NOSAMS capabilities and unique research directions.
The candidate will work within the NOSAMS team to provide high quality 14C measurements and expertise to the ocean science community, and to enhance NOSAMS capabilities. In particular, the candidate is expected to assist in the operation and maintenance of the AMS system for sample analyses to obtain the highest quality measurements. Participation in technology and method development anticipated.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works independently to maintain and operate 14C AMS systems.
- Practices judgment and creativity in making adaptations or modifications to instrumentation and laboratory methods.
- Exercises technical responsibility for organizing and interpreting required collected data.
- May supervise technical staff personnel within the facility.
- Develops important techniques and designs that improve NOSAMS capabilities.
- Writes peer-reviewed publications and presents research results at national and international scientific meetings
- Through research endeavors and the preparation of research results and reports, contributes important techniques and designs that significantly impact the ways different aspects of ocean science are performed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Appropriate academic background or its equivalent relevant work experience, enhanced by more than 15 years of increasingly successful and creative achievement.
- Ph.D. in physics, engineering, physical sciences or a related field with several years of relevant experience
Salary range: $113,650-148,216
Location: Woods Hole, MA
