This position will focus on quantifying variation in plant, soil and water nutrient dynamics across environmental contrasts. Current lab projects are being conducted in California oak savannas, South African semi-arid savannas, and the metropolitan regions of Baltimore, MD and Sacramento, CA. The job is based on the University of California, Davis campus.
Job duties primarily include lab work, field work, and additional tasks related to database management and greenhouse experiments. Assisting collaborators, graduate students, and other lab members is expected as well as working independently on lab research. This is a one year position with possibility of extension. The start date is flexible but intended to be soon. Requirements: MS in plants, soils, ecology, or related discipline. Previous field and lab experience is a must. (Those with a BS in an appropriate discipline and extensive lab and field experience should also apply) The candidate must be willing to have occasional long days/overnight trips to the field and be willing to travel internationally for weeks at a time. The successful candidate will be expected to: 1. (40% in the field)sample vegetation and soils at research sites, assist with greenhouse experimental set up and measurements, collect plant, soil, and water samples and resin columns and bags; 2. (50% in the laboratory)process and analyze plant, soil, and water samples for nutrient contents; and 3. (10%) enter data and conduct basic statistical analyses, maintain databases and laboratory equipment and supplies, update safety information Application: submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references to Mary Cadenasso ([email protected]).
