Laboratory Technician Ecological Impacts of Nanomaterials University of California – Santa Barbara
DURATION: This is a full-time position for 1-year. The start date is flexible, but preferably by August, 2009. SALARY RANGE: $2,167 to $2,330 per month depending on background and experience. DUTIES: The successful applicant will work in Dr. Brad Cardinale’s ([email protected]) freshwater ecology laboratory at UCSB. This individual will help manage the laboratory while also assisting with experiments that focus on understanding how different types of nanoparticles (metal oxides, nanotubules, quantum dots) impact freshwater food-webs composed of algae, invertebrates and fish that inhabit streams and lakes. Responsibilities will include ordering of equipment and supplies, maintenance of species in culture, set-up of experiments, collection, management, and analysis of data. For further information on the laboratory, please visit the website http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/eemb/labs/cardinale/. WHERE: The University of California, Santa Barbara is perfectly situated between the beach (surfing, whale-watching, scuba diving, etc.) and the Santa Ynez Mountains (terrific hiking, camping, birding, etc). To top it off, there’s great night-life to boot! REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolution, Environmental Science, Biology, or a closely related field or combination of experience and education. Apply on line @ https://Jobs.ucsb.edu for job number 20090081. Applications are due by 5/21/09. 805-893-3166 AA/EOE.
