We are currently seeking a full-time Research Technician to assist with plant physiological and ecosystem ecology research at the University of Arizona. Our research is focused on understanding the interactive effects of climate and vegetation change on plant, soil, and ecosystem carbon and water dynamics in semiarid systems. Current projects center on measuring these smaller-scale component fluxes and ecosystem carbon, water, and energy flux using eddy covariance techniques. We maintain field sites in the Santa Rita Experimental Range, on Mt. Bigelow in the Santa Catalina Mountains, and at Biosphere2. Starting pay will range from roughly $25K to $28K per year depending on experience and educational background. Essential Position Responsibilities: * Perform skilled procedures, tests and analyses requiring the delicate manipulation and/or fine adjustments to field equipment; * Supervise, monitor, and coordinate work of undergraduate research assistants; * Assist in the coordination of research activities; * Assist in the design and implementation of field and laboratory techniques; * Create and manage databases for studies which includes setting up database and associated data entry programs and retrieving data from database for purposes of analyses or data review; * Translate research results into information for communication to the public, including K-12 educators; * Co-authors or authors research papers and manuscripts for publication and presents them at conferences and workshops. For questions about the position send inquiries to Dr. Greg Barron-Gafford ([email protected]). To apply, see the posting at https://www.uacareertrack.com/ (search for Job Number 45435). Review date: 6/20/10, but open until filled. Posted: 6/8/10.
