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A 36-month Research and Innovation Associate (RIA) position is available for a planetary scientist to undertake research on cometary and other primitive Solar System materials. The position is based in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester under the supervision of Dr. Michael Broadley, Dr Romain Tartèse and Professor Jamie Gilmour. You will join a leading research group of planetary scientists and isotope geochemists with expertise in the analysis and interpretation of terrestrial and extra-terrestrial materials. Further information about the research group can be found at https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/planetary-science/. The post is funded by an STFC Small Award awarded to The University of Manchester.
We seek candidates with experience using state-of-the-art geo- and cosmochemistry analytical techniques to investigate volatile elements in primitive Solar System materials. In this project, you will develop and apply coupled in situ SIMS and laser ablation noble gas mass spectrometry to characterise volatile signatures preserved in grains trapped in primitive carbonaceous chondrites that potentially formed in the cometary reservoir or formed through solid-ice interactions in the outer solar system. The results will provide new constraints on volatile-rich material present in the early Solar System and support the development of analytical capabilities required for future sample-return missions.
You should have (or soon obtain) a PhD or equivalent in Geology, Earth Sciences, Planetary Science, Cosmochemistry or a related discipline and a publication record appropriate to your career stage. Experience in laboratory-based geochemical or isotopic analyses of terrestrial and/or extraterrestrial materials is essential, with experience in volatile element or noble gas analysis desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to developing analytical methods and to publishing the scientific outcomes of the project.
The successful candidate should ideally be able to start in October 2026. Please indicate in your application whether you can meet this start date, or the earliest date you would be able to begin the position.
Application forms and further particulars are available from our website www.manchester.ac.uk/jobs
The School of Natural Sciences is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.sees.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr. Michael Broadley
Email: michael.broadley@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
hackajob is partnering with The University of Manchester to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.