Senior Technician in Aquatic Biogeochemistry at UGA I seek an experienced research technician with expertise in aquatic biogeochemical fieldwork and laboratory analysis to supervise the overall operation of a biogeochemical research lab in the Marine Sciences Department at the University of Georgia in Athens. Duties include coordinating and conducting field and laboratory work, supervising other research technicians, data reduction and statistical analysis, report and manuscript preparation, and assisting graduate students and postdocs with research.
Qualifications: bachelors or masters degree with experience, preferably in aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry or oceanography. Expertise in standard biogeochemical laboratory instrumentation and analysis is mandatory. Experience in several of the following areas desirable: use of modern oceanographic or stream sampling equipment; remote sensors and data loggers; small boat use; data analysis and statistical software; SCUBA diving; and GIS. Current projects in Massachusetts and Georgia include an NSF Ecosystems project examining how N cycling scales along river order, an NSF Biocomplexity project examining the effects of water level variation on the development of nutrient retention hot-spots in river networks and the interaction of freshwater discharge, nutrient loading and clams on estuarine eutrophication, and an NSF LTER project examining the effects of land use and climate change and sea level rise on trophic structure and productivity of an estuarine ecosystem. Future projects are expected to examine carbon and oxygen dynamics of continental shelf systems. The University of Georgia is located in the university town of Athens, about 70 miles east of Atlanta. Quality of life is high, cost of living inexpensive and the city boasts a progressive music scene. The University has distinguished marine, ecological, geologic, geographic, and anthropology research programs and operates two Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) projects. This long-term position is available immediately. Applicant screening will occur weekly until position is closed Dec 1. Applications must be made through the University of Georgia web site (http://www.hr.uga.edu/) (Ref: Research Professional III, Posting # 20080163). Application should include letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of 3 persons willing to serve as a reference. For further information please contact Dr. Charles Hopkinson, (706-542-1855), [EMAIL PROTECTED], Marine Science Dept., University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., 30602
