The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory of the University of Missouri is seeking a research technician or a graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) to assist with a study investigating water quality in a dynamic multi-land- use urbanizing watershed of the central U.S. The study takes place in the Hinkson Creek Watershed (HCW), which encompasses the city of Columbia and the University of Missouri. The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory is located in the School of Natural Resources and the Department of Forestry of the University of Missouri. The University of Missouri is among the top ten of the nation's universities with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
This is a 3yr, approximately 20-30hr/week position beginning immediately. There is some possibility of a one-year extension. Primary duties will include every-other-day water grab sampling and on-site water quality measurements at each of five permanent monitoring sites in the HCW. Other duties will include ordering supplies, water quality analyses using a spectrophotometer, and overseeing an undergraduate technician who will assist with laboratory work. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively, conduct field work and aid in installation and maintenance of instruments and monitoring sites. Other duties may include data collection, processing and analysis. Applicants should have completed at least one degree in natural resources, environmental sciences, hydrology, water quality, or a related field, and must possess a valid US driver's license. Experience in stream measurements, data processing, analysis and modeling, water quality monitoring, soil physics, GIS, and computer programming are a plus. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are essential. Applicants must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools. If interested in applying please forward by email the following documents (as appropriate), transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores, cover letter (including professional goals and interests), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Jason A. Hubbart, Department of Forestry, University of Missouri, 203-Q ABNR Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, USA; Tel No. (573) 884-7732; Fax: (573) 882-1979; Email: [email protected].
