Required Qualifications: (Evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral Degree(foreign equivalent or higher degree) in Geosciences or Archaeological sciences or closely related field by June 2022. Experience with the operation of basic laboratory instrumentation (centrifuge, fumehood, etc.). Experience in operating luminescence readers and generating, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data. Willingness and ability to work under filtered low-intensity laboratory lighting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in dating on pottery, art objects, burnt flints, or others. Experience in using field or laboratory-based gamma spectrometers or other equipment for dosimetry would be very advantageous. A keen interest in natural sciences and archaeology. Experience with fieldwork/museum and sample preparation procedures. Experience in using the DosiVox program or equivalent to reconstruct radiation transport in complex depositional environments. Experience in mineralogical and geochemical characterization techniques. Participation in outreach events and activities. Coding skills in Matlab and R. Possess a keen interest in instrument design and the development of new analytical techniques and methods.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator, Marine Frouin ( https://www.marinefrouin.com ) , in the Department of Geosciences. Please visit the Department of Geosciences to learn more about our department/research. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The candidate's mission is to conduct research experiments for accurate thermoluminescence dating of pottery and art objects. They will undertake sample preparation, analysis and interpretation of luminescence and dosimetry data, and calculation of age estimates. In addition, the candidate will coordinate with museum curators and archaeologists to sample the potteries and art objects in the luminescence darkroom.
- They will participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and presentations, develop ideas for generating research income, and prepare grant proposals.
- They will care for and maintain the lab, including equipment maintenance and ordering supplies as needed.
- Other duties, which include assisting with the supervision of students.
Special Notes: This is a full time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
In accordance with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) order that all hospitals and nursing homes "continuously require all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19," Candidates who are not already vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol. The order also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The order allows for limited medical exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.
Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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