Research Specialist - MIni CArbon DAting System (MICADAS)

Position overview

Salary range : $55,000 - $194,800

Application Window

Open date : October 6, 2025

Next review date : Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Research specialist position opportunity - MICADAS operator and lab support

The Terra-MICADAS lab associated with the W. M. Keck Carbon Cycle Accelerator Mass Spectrometer (KCCAMS) facility at the University of California, Irvine is searching for a team member to operate the MIni CArbon DAting System (MICADAS) and its periphery.

We seek a team member interested in longer-term employment. Primary responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the MICADAS the multiple devices that facilitate the direct injection of CO2 to the spectrometer and the automated production of graphite targets. Other duties involve

physical and chemical sample preparation, data analysis, taking an active role in laboratory safety, and communicating with and training of facility users, including students and researchers. The successful candidate is expected to devote approximately 80% of their time to the operation of the MICADAS and associated laboratory, and the remainder to focus on data quality and improving methods.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position will be initially for one-year, renewable dependent on applicant personal contributions to the project. Review of applicants will begin in October 2025 and remain open until filled.

Outstanding benefits are among the many rewards of working for the University of California (UC). By offering comprehensive and competitive benefits, UC strives to take good care of its employees and their families. In addition to generous vacation, sick, and holiday programs, UC offers a full range of health and retirement savings plans, on-campus housing as well as a myriad of other useful and valuable benefits.

If you have any questions, please email Professor Claudia Czimczik ( czimczik@uci.edu ) and Dr. Guaciara dos Santos (gdossant@uci.edu ).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates are expected to have a STEM college degree and background in accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) physics or chemistry with a proven disposition toward experimental techniques and applications.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research - statement that outlines research experience, skills, and

interests, and mentoring experience.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09914

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA