Research Fellow

The University of Brighton is currently recruiting a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (AC2) to work on the NERC Pushing the Frontiers of Environmental Science funded project 'SCREED: Supergene enrichment of carbonatite-hosted rare earth element deposits'.
The project is in collaboration with Camborne School of Mines, with opportunity to work on LA-ICPMS and EMPA and the University of Plymouth, working on U-Th-He geochronology. A proposal to work at the Diamond Synchrotron facility is planned as part of the project.
You will work with Prof. Martin Smith to investigate the mineralogy, geochemistry and microbiology of the carbonatite weathered zone and their consequences for REE resources.
You will have the opportunity to work in the geochemical laboratories at the University of Brighton (XRD, XRF, ICP-MS, XPS, SEM) and with staff from the Brighton Integrative Genomics Unit.
The successful candidate should have

o Experience of analytical techniques including one or more of XRD, XRF, ICP-MS, XPS, U-Th-He geochronology or soil biota (meta)genomics.
o Sufficient, up to date breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes and evidence of commitment to engage in continuous professional development.
o Competent IT skills with Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
The appointment is full time for a fixed term position on a project that, at present time, will end on the 2nd June, but there is a possibility of an extension of 2-4 months. The University of Brighton welcomes job sharing applications.