Internal Job Number: P08122UF
Description: The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term, Faculty Research Assistant: OSU Marine and Geology Repository Instrumentation Specialist position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
This position facilitates the mission of the OSU Marine and Geology Repository ( OSU - MGR ) by managing day-to-day activities related to collecting, processing, and archiving data from geological samples in the OSU - MGR collections for scientific research. Specifically, this shore-based, scientific support position will be responsible for managing OSU -MGR's instrumentation laboratory and related operations. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Requires Bachelor's degree in discipline appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted.
Requirements : Master of Science in Earth Sciences, or Bachelor of Science with two years of experience working with Earth Science instrumentation. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and large volumes of data and data manipulation software (files and types). Experience working with (rock/sediment) core and other geologic samples. Experience with laboratory work, data analysis and data processing. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated troubleshooting skills with geological instrumentation. Comfortable working with hand tools. Previous experience collecting physical properties data on sediment cores or other geological materials (for example, using Geotek, Cox, AVATECH , IODP instrumentation) Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Type: In-person work daily Mostly normal business hours, with occasional need to stop by after-hours Works in a laboratory setting, occasional work in refrigerated space The ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds is required Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
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