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Laser-Based Mass Spectrometry - Postdoctoral Researcher

Livermore, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $123,048–$123,048🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop resonance ionization mass spectrometry (RIMS) methods and commission a new instrument for nuclear forensics, cosmochemistry, and earth sciences.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Physical Sciences)

Builds

RIMS instruments and isotopic/elemental analysis capabilities

Domain

Nuclear and Chemical Sciences / Earth Sciences

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

RIMS, LA-ICP-MS, SIMS, noble gas mass spectrometry, isotope ratio analysis, laboratory equipment design and construction, data reduction and analysis

Preferred skills

uncertainty quantification using statistical/ML methods, software development for hardware control and data acquisition (Python, MATLAB, Labview), ultra-high-vacuum system development

Technologies

RIMS, LA-ICP-MS, SIMS, noble gas mass spectrometry, Python, MATLAB, Labview

Responsibilities

Develop and apply new methods of isotopic and elemental analysis; propose and develop new applications for RIMS; conduct experimental and routine analyses of natural and manufactured materials; collaborate with scientists on RIMS analysis and data interpretation; participate in development of research plans and proposals; publish research results in peer-reviewed journals; present results at external conferences.

Seniority

Postdoctoral Researcher

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