Senior Research Associate, Earth–Moon Petrogenesis Study

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Hybrid

GBP 36,000 - 41,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
32–35 days leave
Family-friendly policies
Staff discounts
Staff parking
Training opportunities
Recreation facilities
Discounted learning
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Job summary

The University of Portsmouth invites applications for a Senior Research Associate to join the NERC 'Pushing the Frontiers' project, studying hypervelocity impact melting in early crust evolution. You will investigate igneous petrogenesis of impact melts and lunar samples using an integrated approach with electron microscopy and isotope geochemistry.

The successful candidate will work under the PI and Co-Leads, with opportunities to develop skills in modelling and collaborations across partner

Qualifications

  • Expertise in igneous petrogenesis and mineral microanalysis.
  • Experience with microstructural analysis, isotope geochemistry or thermodynamic modelling.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct petrogenesis research on impact melts and lunar samples.
  • Utilize integrated sample-based, theoretical and field approaches.
  • Collaborate with project leads and partners across institutions.

Skills

Igneous petrogenesis
Mineral microanalysis
Microstructural analysis
Isotope geochemistry
Thermodynamic modelling
Electron microscopy
EBSD
Laser‑ablation ICP‑MS
MC‑ICP‑MS
EPMA
NanoSIMS

Tools

Electron microscopy
EBSD
Laser‑ablation ICP‑MS
MC‑ICP‑MS
EPMA
NanoSIMS

Job description

The University of Portsmouth invites applications for a Senior Research Associate to join the NERC 'Pushing the Frontiers' project, studying hypervelocity impact melting in early crust evolution. You will investigate igneous petrogenesis of impact melts and lunar samples using an integrated approach with electron microscopy and isotope geochemistry.

The successful candidate will work under the PI and Co-Leads, with opportunities to develop skills in modelling and collaborations across partner

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