Assistant Director, Center for Isotope Geochemistry

Requirements: 

The Assistant Director must have a working knowledge of geochemistry and geochemical laboratory procedures, and must be knowledgeable of or capable of learning the operation of (LA-)ICPMS and EA-IRMS with the support of faculty/staff members and service engineers.

Significant background in isotopic geochemical research, reporting and dissemination of data, and interpretation of data (via student research or job experience) is required. Optimally this will include several years’ experience in managing a research laboratory with analytical mass spectrometry, ideally with (LA-)ICPMS and IRMS including troubleshooting, routine maintenance, software and hardware applications, as well as sample preparation for these instruments.

A doctoral degree in Earth Science, Geochemistry, Chemistry or a related field is preferred. A minimum of a master’s degree in one of the same fields is required.

Additional Information:

This is currently a grant funded position for 2 ½ years with the possibility for continued funding beyond that period.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $74,050 to $92,550; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Applications will be reviewed starting September 1st, 2021.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts background checks including education, and verifies COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process.

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