Geology Laboratory Supervisor
The Washington & Lee Geology Department invites applications for a full-time,
permanent Supervisor of our analytical laboratories. The new Laboratory Supervisor
will primarily maintain, oversee, and facilitate the use of our analytical
laboratories and field equipment in service of both our teaching and research
missions. Additional responsibilities will include assisting the development
and implementation of laboratory assignments in Geology classes, design of
sampling/analytical methods, data quality assurance, upkeep of the samples
and equipment in the teaching laboratories, teaching assistance, and other
department tasks as needed. We seek an earth scientist with a Masters degree
who is organized, self-motivated and skilled in the use of modern analytical
equipment and procedures for the collection of geological data. Additional
experience with field equipment, GIS, and computing is preferred. Applications,
including a cover letter describing experience with analytical instrumentation,
computers, field equipment, etc., a résumé, contact information
for three referees, and a Washington and Lee University Application for Employment,
should be sent to the Human Resources office via email to jobs@wlu.edu. Forms
can be obtained from http://humanresources.wlu.edu/forms. Review of applications
will begin May 1. Washington and Lee
is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in western Virginia. Our
location in the central Appalachians facilitates a strong field curriculum
to which we seek to add strength in laboratory activities. The department has
excellent analytical (SEM-EDS, XRD, ICP-OES, IC), field (seismometer, gravimeter,
resistivity, GPS, hydrologic) and computing (GIS, Remote Sensing, 2D/3D geophysical
packages) equipment. Questions about the position can be directed to geology@wlu.edu.
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged
to apply.
Posted February 11, 2008
No faculty positions are open currently.
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