Stillingstittel: Head Engineer - ICPMS laboratories (2016/10162)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

A position as head engineer is announced as a permanent position at the Department of Geosciences at the University of Oslo.

The Separtment of Geosciences has a wide range of infrastructure and laboratories that form a solid basis for modern geoscience research. Our education is research-based and our aim is to give our students and graduates analytical and experimental experience and expertise.

Our major instruments include X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM with EDS, EBSD and CL), Electron Microprobe and laboratories for paleomagnetism and for isotope geology with TIMS ID, MC-ICPMS and Q-ICPMS. We also have laboratories for organic geochemistry, water chemistry analysis, fluid multiphase flow, mineral synthesis and mineral reactivity as well as micropaleontology and palynology. In addition, do we have equipment for preparing samples such as rock crushing, thin section, mineral separation, particle size distribution analysis etc. More information about the department's equipment on www.mn.uio.no/geo.

About the positionThe current position is linked to the laboratories for MC-ICPMS and Q-ICPMS. These laboratories are equipped with respectively a Nu Plasma HR multicollector inductively coupled plasma source mass spectrometer with peripheral equipment for analysis of solids and a Bruker Aurora M90 mass spectrometer. Both are equipped with Cetac LX 231 GT laser microprobe. The laboratories are used for analysis of solids and solutions by our academic staff, students and external collaborators.

The holder of the position will be responsible for the daily operation of MC-ICPMS and Q-ICPMS laboratories, including preparing and analysing samples, supervision and guidance of users, participate in method development as well as interpretation and quality control of data, maintenance of advanced scientific equipment and software.

The person could also be attributed to other relevant duties within the department's laboratory operations.

Requirements

• A university degree (MSc or PhD in relevant disciplines), or a degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience and knowledge of MC-ICPMS and/or Q-ICPMS
• Expertise, interest and understanding for accurate analytical work
• Experience from operation of scientific laboratories are emphasized
• Geoscientific background is an advantage
• Good skills in software handling
• Experience with and knowledge of other analytical instruments, in particular SEM-EDS is an advantage
• Fluent in English
• Good skills in writing and oral presentation

Personal characteristicsWe are seeking a person who is resourceful and independent and has the ability to work structured and accurate in a hectic environment. You are committed to deliver results of high quality on time. You are expected to take initiative and are creative and open to new solutions. You both communicate and collaborate well with students, academic staff and administration and have capabilities to see structures and prioritize resources.

We can offer

• Positon code 1087: 452 400 – 550 400 NOK per year (Pay Grade 53 - 64), depending on level of competence/length of service.
• A stimulating and international working environment
• Challenging and inspiring projects
• Good pension benefits under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund scheme
• Good welfare benefits

Application must include

• Application letter describing qualifi
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Department of Geos
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO
  
  Job kort beskrivelse:
  Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Oslo
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
  Hvordan søke: Annet - se fritekst
  
  Lønn valuta: NOK
  
  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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