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Marine Geochemist Caltech Job Category: Fulltime Regular Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt Benefits Eligible: 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 Determine the partitioning of trace metals into CaCO3 via benchtop experiments and fieldwork. Investigate the theory of CaCO3 precipitation rate in the ocean. Essential Job Duties Run dual syringe pump CaCO3 precipitation experiments. Analyze carbonates and experimental wafers for Me/Ca ratios. Implement pure 13C tracer experiments to measure calcite and aragonite precipitation rate laws. Analyze solids with SIMS and LA-ICP-MS. Compare experimental data to fundamental theory and develop new models of carbonate precipitation rate laws and metal incorporation into CaCO3. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in Marine Geochemistry or related field. Experience with dual syringe pump precipitation experiments. Experience with isotope tracer analysis. Knowledge of Matlab programming. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with data-model-theory comparisons of precipitation theory. Experience with atom scale to global aspects of the problem. 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 je-a92413a8e4ac4768bddb862da4d13157