Research Assistant, Geochronology and Sedimentary Records Lab

Job overview

The Research Assistant role is onsite at Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus in Flagstaff, AZ, and is 0.75 FTE at 30 hours per week. Pay is $38,314–$47,892 per year. The position supports grant-funded environmental and climate-change and geologic-hazards research in the School of Earth & Sustainability.

What you'll do

• Analyze amino-acid composition and radiocarbon ages
• prepare samples for HPLC and AMS 14C analysis
• maintain HPLC and related equipment
• measure sediment properties
• assess, report, and manage data
• oversee daily laboratory operations
• train and supervise students and visiting researchers
• track samples, supplies, finances, and lab use
• maintain a safe working environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research assistant

geochronology

sedimentary records

laboratory analysis

flagstaff az

northern arizona university

30 hours per week

0.75 fte

$38,314–$47,892/year

hplc

radiocarbon analysis

environmental research

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related science field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. The position is subject to funding availability.

About the employer

Northern Arizona University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.