Wetland Biogeochemistry Research Technician Position We are seeking a full-time technician to participate in an NSF-funded field experiment. The study will address interactions between plants and microbes that regulate methane production in anaerobic wetland sediments. Our particular focus is understanding the competition between methanongens, iron-reducing bacteria and sulfate-reducing bacteria. Duties will include the collection of water and soil samples in the field as well as the analysis of these samples in the laboratory. The ideal candidate will have experience with environmental chemistry, analytical equipment (e.g., gas chromatographs) and knowledge of wetland biogeochemistry. Candidates with a Master's degree in a related area are particularly encouraged to apply.
Initial appointment is 12 months. The starting salary ranges from $30,000 to $38,000 depending on experience. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is a 1200 hectare complex of upland forest, farmland and wetlands (see www.serc.si.edu for more details). The Center's 100+ full-time employees commute from nearby Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC. To apply, e-mail a letter of interest and resume by March 21st to: Dr. Jason Keller E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (443) 482-2351 Smithsonian Environmental Research Center P.O. Box 28 Edgewater, MD 21037-0028
