Position Vacancy Announcement, Kansas Geological Survey

Position: Geologic Sample Research Technician (8379)

Official University Title: Research Technician

Starting Date: Position available on or after March 24, 2008, exact starting date negotiable.

Application Deadline: Position open until filled; first consideration given to applications submitted on or before Feb. 3, 2008.

Salary, Employment Status, and Fringe Benefits: Starting salary $32,000-$36,000 (plus benefits) depending on qualifications. Full-time, regular non-exempt, position with 12-month appointment to unclassified professional staff at the University of Kansas, subject to annual review. Benefits include University staff privileges; 22 days vacation leave, 12 days sick leave, and up to 9 holidays annually; group medical and dental, life insurance, and retirement program options.

Duties

This position is jointly funded by the Kansas Geological Survey and the University of Kansas Department of Geology.

• Thin section preparation, staining, peel preparation. 35%
• Sample preparation for SEM, geochemistry and other geologic applications. 10%
• Rock preparation--sawing, slabbing, polishing, thin section billets. 25%
• Inventory and archive existing rock and thin section collections, including digital imaging and creation of data catalogs. 5%
• Participate in building and updating of petrophysics and core library inventory databases. 5%
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment including microscopes and rock and thin section preparation equipment. 5%
• Inventory and order expendables for rock preparation laboratories. 5%
• Train and oversee other users in proper use of equipment and preparation of geological samples. 5%
• Perform other duties as are necessary; this includes developing techniques for preparation of geological samples including design and fabrication of equipment and laboratory facilities. 5%

Required Qualifications

1. At least one year of coursework, training, or job experience that is rock-based, and training or experience in optical mineralogy.
2. At least six months demonstrated expertise in preparation of polished thin sections of rock samples.

Position Requirement:

3. Physical ability to operate rock preparation equipment and to prepare thin sections for analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

1. B.S. or B.A. degree in geology or closely related field.
2. Demonstrated expertise in petrographic analysis of thin sections of rocks.
3. Demonstrated expertise in maintenance and repair of equipment in rock preparation laboratory.
4. Demonstrated experience in geologic research.
5. Demonstrated experience in training of individuals in rock preparation techniques.
6. Demonstrated expertise in technique development in preparation and analysis of geologic samples.

Application Procedure

Apply online at http://jobs.ku.edu/. Search for postion number 00008379, or use this QuickLink. Complete the online KU Unclassified Professional Staff Application and attach (upload):

1. Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
2. Resume/vita.
3. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

Finalists selected will be required to provide official college transcripts at time of interview.

Person to Contact

Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological Survey
Phone: (785) 864-2152
Fax: (785) 864-5317
Email: hr@kgs.ku.edu

For technical questions, please contact

• Greg Ludvigson, Associate Scientist, KGS, (785) 864-2734, gludvigson@kgs.ku.edu, or
• Jennifer Roberts, Associate Professor, Geology Department, (785) 864-4997, jaroberts@ku.edu

Placed online Dec. 21, 2007
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