Scientific Researcher

Scientific Researcher Caltech Job Category:

Fulltime Term Exempt Overtime Eligible:

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Benefit Based Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary PhD. candidate to assist with isotope incubation experiments, FISH-nanoSIMS analysis, and data processing for single cell isotope analysis. Candidate will also be expected to train students how to work with methane-oxidizing incubations and prepare and analyze samples on the nanoSIMS. Essential Job Duties Establish and maintain time course stable isotope probing experiments. Sample preparation for FISH-nanoSIMS analysis and troubleshooting. Fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis, sample mapping. Prepare and analyze samples on the nanoSIMS Data analysis and compilation Train students on experimental set up, sample preparation, FISH-nanoSIMS analysis data analysis Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications PhD in Environmental Science or Geobiology. Five (5) year's experience with FISH-nanoSIMS, stable isotope probing, and microbial sample preparation. Understanding of fluorescence microscopy, nanoSIMS, image data processing, and statistical analyses. Knowledge of fluorescence microscopy and FISH, anaerobic cultivation, stable isotope labeling, embedding and thin sectioning, nanoSIMS operation, nanoSIMS and microscopy data processing. Preferred Qualifications Experience with anaerobic methane oxidizing enrichment cultures, and experience conducting research at sea. Required Documents Resume. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d0f10f01f0940441ab1a5901f9d6ab6c