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Assistant Director, Center for Isotope Geochemistry
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Position Number: 2401778
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Assistant Director, Center for Isotope Geochemistry
Boston College

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,445 full-time undergraduates and 5,125 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.2 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.8 billion.

Job Description

The Assistant Director, Center for Isotope Geochemistry, oversees the daily operation and general oversight of two critical instruments located within the Center for Isotope Geochemistry. These include a brand new LA-ICPMS system and an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS). These instruments comprise the geochemical infrastructure of CIESR: the Center for Integrated Environmental Systems Research.
The Assistant Director is responsible for laboratory safety, user training and support, carrying out calibrations, data reductions, assessment of data quality, and instrument maintenance, including responsibility for diagnosing and trouble-shooting problems. They will also participate in the production, interpretation, and dissemination of geochemical data. In addition, the Assistant Director may be asked to help support other research equipment in the Center for Isotope Geochemistry. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the geochemical infrastructure of CIESR located within the Center for Isotope Geochemistry operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards to optimize the research productivity and educational opportunities for BC faculty and staff, students, their collaborators, and other external users.
The Assistant Director will directly supervise and assist undergraduate and graduate students each year from Boston College and outside institutions as they conduct research in the Center for Isotope Geochemistry.
The Assistant Director should have at least four years of experience in isotope geochemistry ideally including LA-ICPMS and/or IRMS. A doctoral degree in Earth Science, Geochemistry, Chemistry or a related field is preferred; a masters is the minimum requirement. One or more years of experience in managing a geochemical laboratory is highly desirable.
Occasional out of hours availability required in case issues emerge with instruments or users.
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

This is currently a grant funded position for 2 years with the possibility for continued funding beyond that period.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $74,050 to $92,550; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Applications will be reviewed starting September 1st, 2021. Please include the names of three (3) references with your application.

Requirements

The Assistant Director must have a working knowledge of geochemistry and geochemical laboratory procedures, and must be knowledgeable of or capable of learning the operation of (LA-)ICPMS and EA-IRMS with the support of faculty/staff members and service engineers.
Significant background in isotopic geochemical research, reporting and dissemination of data, and interpretation of data (via student research or job experience) is required. Optimally this will include several years' experience in managing a research laboratory with analytical mass spectrometry, ideally with (LA-)ICPMS and IRMS including troubleshooting, routine maintenance, software and hardware applications, as well as sample preparation for these instruments.

A doctoral degree in Earth Science, Geochemistry, Chemistry or a related field is preferred. A minimum of a master's degree in one of the same fields is required.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts background checks including education, and verifies COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.