A 2-year postdoctoral research assistant (PDRA) position is available at the Quaternary Dating Laboratory (QUADLAB). QUADLAB is a state-of-the-art geochronological laboratory based on the 40Ar/39Ar method. The PDRA will work on existing QUADLAB projects in the field of Quaternary 40Ar/39Ar geochronology. Project examples include hominin migration/evolution in SE Asia, volcanic hazards, and geological time scale calibration studies. Some fieldwork will be required. A minor proportion of the PDRA's time will be spent contributing to communal tasks related to the general operation and maintenance of the laboratory. Applications are particularly welcomed from those with previous experience in volcanology and/or geochronology. Good writing skills are essential.

The application should contain - CV, statement of research interests, names and contact information for three references, documentation of academic degrees. The successful applicant is expected to start September 1st 2010 or soon after. Please send your application marked 63.10/06 together with appendices in triplicate to the Rector at: Roskilde University, Personaleafdelingen, Bygn. 04.2, Postboks 260, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Applications by e-mail will not be considered. Closing date: Friday July 30th 2010 at 12.00 noon. Material received after this deadline will not be taken into consideration. For additional information on this position please contact Michael Storey (storey@ruc.dk).