JOB POSTING -- LAB RESEARCH ASSISTANT SCIENTIST in Community and
Ecosystem Ecology, Global Change
University of Texas at Austin, Section of Integrative Biology
The Hawkes lab has a position available for a full-time research
technician to work on a newly funded climate experiment in central Texas
linking ecophysiology, genomics, and ecosystem ecology with expected
future rainfall. The position will involve a combination of fieldwork,
labwork, and experimental coordination. The primary role of the research
assistant in the first year will be to coordinate the set up and
instrumentation of three rainout shelters in central Texas. Preferred
candidates will have experience with dataloggers and soil probes for
moisture and temperature, gas exchange measurements, and gas
chromatography. Other duties will include collection and analysis of
plants and soils and general lab tasks such as ordering supplies and
managing undergraduates. Field research can be physically strenuous,
including some long days outside in hot and humid conditions, and will
involve travel. More information about the Hawkes lab can be found at:
http://www.biosci.utexas.edu/ib/faculty/hawkes/lab/
Applicants should have a BA/BS or MS degree in ecology, biology,
chemistry or related field and firsthand experience with experimental
climate change research. This position requires an independent,
organized, and motivated individual with demonstrated research skills.
The successful candidate will also be someone who is genuinely excited
by basic research with a strong desire to learn and the ability to
troubleshoot. Above all, the candidate must be personable and
enthusiastic about working in a collaborative group environment.
To apply, send a letter of interest and resume (including relevant
course work) along with contact information for three professional
references to Dr. Christine Hawkes at [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed beginning July 20, 2009 and will be
accepted until a suitable candidate is found. The position is for one
year with potential for renewal based on performance and funding.
Starting date: Between Sept 1 and 15, 2009
Salary: commensurate with experience
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special
disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation
