Adrien Finzi Associate Professor Department of Biology Boston University 617.353.2453 (Office) 5 Cummington Street 617.838.0909 (Cell) Boston MA 02215 617.358.6075 (FAX)
The Finzi lab in the Department of Biology at Boston University is
seeking a research technician to begin work on or around May 1,
2010. The successful applicant will work on a broad range of
projects in forest ecology and biogeochemistry including the response
of forests to global change and mechanistic studies of belowground
carbon-nitrogen interactions. To accommodate field research, the
position requires, as needed, flexible work hours and days (i.e.,
evenings and weekends) and a willingness to work under harsh
environmental conditions (i.e., cold winter conditions and hot,
buggy, summer conditions). The successful technician will be
responsible for coordinating lab activity including the management of
undergraduate students, ensuring analytical equipment is in proper
working condition, and managing day-to-day operations. The
technician will also be offered an opportunity to conduct independent
research on a topic related to an existing project in the lab. Ideal
applicants will have a bachelors or masters degree in biology,
chemistry, environmental science, earth science, engineering or a
related field. Interested candidates should send a cover later, CV,
unofficial transcript and the names of three references. The cover
letter should briefly discuss the applicant's interest in the
position, relevant course and work experience and a description of
future, professional plans. Application materials should be sent
electronically to Adrien Finzi (afinzi at bu dot edu). Boston
University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
