Position Overview
The successful candidate will be based in Cambridge and will join a supportive and expanding research community with expertise in isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry, mantle petrology and thermodynamic modelling. Research will involve high performance computing, ab initio and molecular dynamic calculations of novel stable isotope partitioning during planetary differentiation as part of the ERC EarthMelt project.
Qualifications
Applicants must have (or be about to obtain) a Ph.D. in isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry or experimental petrology. Previous experience in high performance computing, ab initio and molecular dynamic calculations of novel stable isotope partitioning during planetary differentiation or mantle partial melting and crystallisation processes is considered essential for this position. Knowledge or direct experience of experimental petrology as applied to stable isotope partitioning at high pressures and temperatures would be advantageous.
Responsibilities and Expectations
The successful candidate will have good communication and numerical skills and be able to demonstrate scientific independence and initiative. The project will involve numerous opportunities for the candidate to learn new skills and to travel for collaborations and conferences. Depending on career stage, the successful candidate will ideally also have a track record of manuscripts published (or under review in) in peer-reviewed international journals.
Details
* Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 October 2027 in the first instance. Possible further extension will be dependent on funding.
* Start date: Earliest project start date is 28 July 2026.
* Salary ranges: Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049 (Grade 7). Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be under-appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 - £34,610), moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of their PhD award.
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