[Aqualist] Post-doctoral fellowship at ANSTO, Sydney, Australia

[Tim Barrows]

From: David Fink <fink at ansto.gov.au>

Post-doctoral Research Fellowship

ANTARES / STAR  AMS Facility

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation,

Sydney, Australia.

2-year term  (with option of extension) : $50,110 - $54,680

Palaeo-climate archive studies with cosmogenic isotopes

An experienced and energetic experimental scientist is sought to conduct 
independent and team-based research in the field of paleo-climate 
variability related to applications of cosmogenic and stable isotopes 
in  the study of glacial geochronologies, solar variability and 
geomorphology (eg rates of landscape processes, soil production) during the 
Quaternary and last glacial cycle. This work will primarily be based on 
measurements of C-14, Be-10 and Al-26 at our ANTARES and STAR Accelerator 
Mass Spectrometry Facility in projects related to continental and mountain 
glacial formations, Antarctic ice cores, ocean and terrestrial sediments. A 
suite of chemistry laboratories for AMS sample preparation is also 
available.

He or she will be a member of a multi-faceted ANSTO project called CcASH- 
Cosmogenic climate Archives in the Southern Hemisphere. This activity is 
supported through university collaborations and institutional agreements 
and is focussed on applications of cosmogenic radionuclides (such a Be-10, 
Al-26, Cl-36 and C-14) to investigate Southern Hemisphere climate 
variability recorded in a variety of natural archives.  The successful 
applicant will be expected to drive their own scientific research program 
and participate in other aspects of the project. The position requires 
knowledge in the role of the above cosmogenic and stable isotopes (eg d18O, 
d13C) and their geochemistry to palaeo-climate studies, experience in 
relevant sample preparation techniques and familiarity with experimental 
methods in AMS measurements.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr David Fink on +61 2 
9717 3048 or email fink at ansto.gov.au
Applications close on  September 30, 2005
Selection Criteria for the position and further information about ANSTO can 
be obtained from our homepage  <http://www.ansto.gov.au/>  or by contacting 
Ms Deanne Wood on +61 2 9717 3993 or e-mail Deanne.Wood at ansto.gov.au .

Details about project CcASH can be obtained at 
http://www.ansto.gov.au/nugeo/research/c_ccash.html

Applications must address the selection criteria, provide a CV and include 
the names of at least two referees.  Applications should be forwarded to Ms 
Deanne Wood by e-mail or mail to  ANSTO, PMB1, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia, 
quoting reference  number PD.2

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Dr David Fink
Project Leader
ING, ANSTO,  PMB1, Menai, 2234
AUSTRALIA

Tel : 61-2-9717-3048  (office)

3840  (tandem)
3257  (fax)

61-2-9300-8083     (home)
E-mail : fink at ansto.gov.au
see our websites:
<http://www.ansto.gov.au/nugeo>
<http://home.ansto.gov.au/nugeo/research/c_ccash.html>