DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Earth Section of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses research in the Cecil H. & Ida M. Green Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) and the Geosciences Research Division (GRD). Research in IGPP spans a broad range of topics in geophysics including seismology, geodynamics, geodesy and crustal deformation, geomorphology, planetary physics, geomagnetism and paleomagnetism, oceanography and electrical methods. The Cecil and Ida Green IGPP is recognized internationally as an outstanding research and teaching institution in geophysics with focus on maintaining modern infrastructure for conducting research including buildings, computer networks, computing mass storage, seagoing instrumentation, communications and global observatories. Research in GRD embraces atmospheric, marine and solid earth chemistry, cosmochemistry, paleoceanography and paleoclimate, stratigraphy, geobiology and paleoecology, hydrogeology, global and regional tectonics, and paleomagnetism.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under supervision and guidance, participate in research work that involves collection of samples from sediment cores and sample processing in a sediment lab location. The Staff Research Associate will conduct analyses of sediment samples, organize results in reports as requested, and assist with literature review. Maintains complete and accurate records of sediment core analysis, climate and coastal change, and data analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and theoretical background in Earth Science or other related field.

• Experience working in a sediment analysis laboratory, or other scientific laboratory.

• Ability to perform routine analysis of sediment core samples.

• Familiarity with Windows operating system and general PC experience including spreadsheet, database, and graphing techniques.

• Familiarity with XRF scanning and data interpretation.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks meticulously.

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing.

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy. Ability to work with diverse groups of students, educators, researchers and technicians in the laboratory.

• Must be professional, hardworking, with a high level of organizational ability.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

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