Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Isotope Geochemistry

The role

The successful applicant will join leading international researchers in the Organic Geochemistry Unit and the Bristol Isotope Group. By analysing skeletal human remains by CC-MC-ICPMS/MS to determine Ca isotope composition, you will contribute to the NeoCalcium research project, investigating milk consumption in Prehistory.

The role is based in laboratories in the School of Chemistry and the Bristol Isotope Group (recently ranked #1 and #2 in the UK for research) at the University of Bristol.

The position is funded for a fixed term of 2 years with a starting date of mid-August 2025 at the earliest. Further funding may become available to extend this employment.

What will you be doing?

As a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, you will secure access to archaeological material, prepare the samples in readiness for analysis by CC-MC-ICPMS/MS, and prepare the data for publication.  A Research Technician will be recruited to support with the analyses. You will have the opportunity to share your expertise in the training of less experienced lab users, undergraduate project students for example.

You should apply if

You should have:

• A degree in a relevant subject (Geochemistry, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Archaeology or related subject).
• PhD (awarded or imminent) in Geochemistry or Earth Sciences or equivalent professional qualification/experience.
• High level analytical chemistry skills and the ability pro-actively and creatively to implement wet and instrumental solutions to complex problems in geochemistry.
• Relevant experience of mass spectral data interpretation and managing databases.
• Relevant experience in MC-ICPMS/MS, as well as ICP-MS and/or ICP-OES 
• Relevant experience in archaeology.
• Ability to publish scientific manuscripts, data reports and summaries.
• Experience of liaison with external collaborators and organisations

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding for 2 years

Work pattern: Full time or part time hours considered

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 15/07/2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place shortly after the closing date

For informal queries, please contact: Dr Melanie Roffet-Salque, melanie.salque@bristol.ac.uk

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