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A 36-months Research and Innovation Associate (RIA) position is available for a planetary scientist to undertake research into lunar samples. The position is in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, under the direction of Dr. Romain Tartese. 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. You can find out more about the research group 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 expertise in using state-of-the-art petro-geochemistry labs for investigating the petrological, geochemical, and geochronological evolution of rocks from the Moon and/or other planetary bodies. In the project, you will use a range of laboratory approaches, including electron beam techniques, ICP-MS, SIMS, TIMS, and noble gas mass spectrometry to decipher the formation age of rocks from the primordial lunar crust (anorthosites) and the halogen inventory of basalts derived from the lunar interior. Integrating these two complementary datasets will be crucial to better constrained when the Moon formed.
You should have (or will soon obtain) a PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences, Planetary Science or a related discipline, and a publication track record commensurate with your academic experience. You will have extensive experience of working in a research laboratory and of undertaking quantitative analyses of terrestrial and/or extra-terrestrial samples. You should be able to take on this position in October 2026 – please indicate in your application if you meet this condition, or the earliest you could start if you cannot meet the October 2026 start.
What will you get in return:
As an equal opportunity 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 are made on merit.
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 are unfortunately 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 people.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Romain Tartese
Email: romain.tartese@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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.
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