The Center for Rare Earths, Critical Minerals, and Industrial Byproducts at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), Florida State University (FSU), seeks a Scientific Research Specialist skilled in using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and ion chromatography for chemical analysis. The candidate selected is expected to perform sample preparation, chemical analysis, user training and supervision, and instrument maintenance in a new analytical laboratory that supports the broader analytical mission of the center. The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal conditional upon performance and availability of funding.

Facilities available for this project include ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRD, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, high resolution ICP-MS, ion chromatography, a Class-100 clean laboratory and wet chemical laboratories. For further details on other facilities at the Center or at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory see https://nationalmaglab.org/magnet-development/magnet-science-technology/facilities-capabilities/. 

The NHMFL is operated for the National Science Foundation by a collaboration of institutions comprising FSU, UF, and LANL. An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

A M.S. or B. S. in analytical chemistry, materials science, chemistry, geochemistry or other field providing expertise in ICP-OES or ICP-MS with two years of experience is required. 

Interested applicants should submit a CV and the names and contact information of three references to M. Humayun (mhumayun@fsu.edu). Review of applications will begin April 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

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The only facility of its kind in the United States, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world. Every year, more than a thousand scientists from dozens of countries come to use our unique magnets with the support of highly experienced staff scientists and technicians. Thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation and the State of Florida, these researchers use our facilities for free, probing fundamental questions about materials, energy and life. Their findings result in more than 400 scientific publications a year in peer-reviewed journals such as Nature, Science and Physical Review Letters.

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