Geochronology & Thermochronology Laboratory Manager

Please submit a cover letter , resume, and 2-3 references with e-mail address and phone. In your cover letter, please explain your lab and research experience, and your interest in the position. If you are a new graduate, please also submit your academic transcripts. For questions, please contact Robert Holder at roholder@umich.edu , Nathan Niemi at naniemi@umich.edu , or Eliel Anttila at eliel@umich.edu . We, Drs. Robert Holder, Nathan Niemi, and Eliel Anttila, are seeking applicants for the position of Geochronology and Thermochronology Laboratory Manager in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The candidate will manage and operate laser-ablation U/Th-Pb and U/Th-He laboratories and accompanying mineral separation facilities. The Geochronology and Thermochronology Laboratory Manager is expected to independently carry out research and management responsibilities, including financial management within the lab. Start date This position has a preferred start date between June and August of 2026, but a later start date in the 2026 calendar year is possible. Research Responsibilities (50%) Operation and management of an

ESI NWR193

laser-ablation system coupled with Agilent 7900 quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer used for U-Pb dating (e.g., zircon, monazite, apatite, titanite, rutile) as well as trace-element analysis and compositional imaging. Operation and management of an

ESI NWR193

(or similar) laser-ablation system (to be installed, Fall `26) coupled with an Element2 sector field inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer, focusing on the U-Pb dating of accessory minerals and carbonates. Operation and management of an ASI Alphachron Helium mass spectrometer used for U/Th-He thermochronology (e.g., zircon, monazite, titanite, apatite) and He diffusion experiments. Management of department mineral-separation and rock-preparation facilities (rock saws, jaw crusher, shatterbox, disc mill, sieve shaker, water table, Frantz magnetic separator, and "heavy liquids"). Laboratory Management Responsibilities (30%)

• Conduct operation and maintenance of the instruments
• Scheduling, training, and assistance of users (internal and external)
• Design laboratory protocols and experiments to achieve the measurement goals of the lab Other Management Duties (20%)
• Writing methodologies as appropriate for publications.
• Manage the budgeting of laboratory expenses, billing, and purchasing from month-to-year as necessary to keep the labs operational and performing at a high level.

Master's Degree required. A degree in Earth Science is preferred although other natural science or engineering degrees will be considered if the candidate has the requisite professional experience and meets the desired qualifications (below). A minimum of 5 to 6 years of experience (including relevant graduate research) with high-level, independent operation, calibration, and routine maintenance of mass spectrometers for isotopic analysis. Supervisory and management experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in: radio-isotope chronology and their accompanying laboratory methods In particular: U-Pb and U/Th-He chronology (such as zircon, monazite, apatite, titanite, or rutile) But also: Re-Os, K-Ar, Lu-Hf, Sm-Nd, U-series laser-ablation sampling/extraction lines standard mineral separation facilities mechanical and electrical repair vacuum pumps and vacuum systems Ph.D. preferred The salary range for this position is $62,000 to $77,000. A higher salary may be possible for an exceptionally well-qualified candidate The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. Additional Information As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world. To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision . Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.