Scientist / Leibniz Labor, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany.

The Leibniz Labor for Radiometric Dating and Isotope Research invites applications for a  position in  

physics, AMS, isotope geochemistry

in the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Group. The position is full-time (38.7 h/week) and available immediately. It will be awarded initially for two years, with a possibility of continuation or tenure. Salary will be commensurate with experience up to TVL 13.

The AMS group uses a 3 MV HVE Tandetron accelerator system as an ultrasensitive mass spectrometer for radiocarbon (¹⁴C/C down to 10^-15) research in fields such as palaeo-climatology, oceanography, geology, archaeology, and art history, and is largely funded by measurement income. The successful applicant will take part in the AMS operations, i.e. measurement of samples, quality control, evaluation and reporting of results to customers. He will contribute to the maintenance of the AMS system and the laboratory data base, develop ion-optics, electronics, ion sources, analyzing-systems for AMS and research applications.

Candidates should have a PhD in (nuclear/small accelerator) physics with a good knowledge of ion optics, vacuum techniques, computer programming, and electronics and, preferably, experience in AMS and its applications. They should be familiar with computers (PC, Windows), i.e. data reduction and analysis, databases, and programming. Knowledge of English and German is preferred. The successful applicant will be part of an internationally-oriented team dealing with all aspects of AMS. A flexible work schedule, including occasional work during weekends, is required.

The Christian Albrecht University is an equal opportunity employer; women and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Please send a resume, including a 1-page statement of research interests (in english), a copy of your most important publication(s), names and addresses of 3 references, and other relevant documentation to

Dr. Marie-Josée Nadeau, Leibniz Labor,

Christian Albrecht University,

Max Eyth Str. 11,

24118 Kiel, Germany.

For further information contact Dr. Nadeau at (0049)-431-880-7390/7400, email mnadeau@leibniz.uni-kiel.de; www.uni-kiel.de/leibniz