Research Assistant - Grassland Ecology and Global Change Kansas State University and Konza Prairie LTER Program
Full-time research position to work with an interdisciplinary team studying the impacts of global climate change in grassland ecosystems. We seek an individual to oversee data collection and the operation of a long-term climate change experiment (www.konza.ksu.edu/konza/ramps) at the Konza Prairie Biological Station, an NSF-funded LTER site. Principal duties include maintaining rainfall shelter infrastructure and water/heating treatments, deploying and maintaining a variety of environmental sensors and dataloggers, assisting with collection of data and field samples, maintaining records and databases, and supervision of student employees. Requires: B.S. in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field; knowledge of ecological methods and sensor systems; driver's license, or ability to qualify; excellent computer skills; ability to transport heavy equipment and supplies in the field; and ability to work under challenging field conditions and in a team environment. Preferred qualifications: M.S. in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field, plus: 1) mechanical and electrical skills and proficiency with tools for construction, repair and maintenance of experimental infrastructure. Experience with rainout shelters and/or irrigation systems is a plus; 2) proficiency with environmental sensors, such as TDR and neutron probe soil moisture sensors, micromet stations, IR sensors, LiCor portable IRGAs; 3) proficiency with Campbell datalogger programming; 4) experience managing, summarizing, and analyzing field and laboratory data. Experience with SAS software a plus; 5) experience supervising students to perform experimental protocols and data entry; and 6) ability to work long hours in the field when necessary. Salary range is $34,060 to $41,860 per year (depending on qualifications) plus health and retirement benefits. To apply, send letter of application, CV or resume, and names of three references to: John Blair ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Division of Biology, 116 Ackert Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. Review of applications will begin on April 16, 2007 and continue until position is filled. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
