Laboratory Technician Freshwater Ecology University of Michigan SALARY RANGE: $26,000 to $32,000, commensurate on experience
DURATION: This is a full-time position for 1-year, available as early as January 1st, 2011. JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will work in Dr. Bradley Cardinale’s ([email protected]) new freshwater ecology laboratory at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Under supervision of the PI, this employee will help set-up a new freshwater ecology lab in the School of Natural Resources and Environment, after which, s/he will assist with a new research project that examines how species extinction impacts water quality in streams. The position will initially focus on the construction of a new, state-of-the-art experimental stream facility that will be located in the Dana Building. The successful candidate will take lead on the construction and set-up of 125 re-circulating stream channels, which will require that s/he become proficient at working with plastics, electronics, and some wood-working. Training will be provided, but some background in one or more of these areas is desirable. After stream channels are constructed and the lab is set-up, attention will turn towards a new research project funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation that will determine how species extinction of freshwater algae and their herbivores impacts the production of oxygen, and removal of nutrient pollutants, from streams. This position will assist with the set-up, maintenance, and collection of data from this new experiment, as well as preliminary data analyses. The technician may oversee 2-3 undergraduate research assistants who will be hired to assist with the collection of data from the experiment. WHERE: The Cardinale lab is the most recent addition to the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan was recently ranked 15th on the Times Higher Education’s list of the world’s top 200 universities. Due to its natural beauty, preservation of wooded areas, vibrant arts program, lively downtown landscape, and high quality of living at an affordable price, Ann Arbor is routinely ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. (see Money’s list of America’s Best Small Cities). For more information on ongoing research in the Cardinale lab, please visit http://www.snre.umich.edu/cardinale. REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Water Resources, or a closely related field. Prior experience using plastics in construction, or working with electronics is desirable. Knowledge of freshwater organisms is also desirable. Apply on line at http://umjobs.org/ for job number 53010. Applications are due by 12/1/2010. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.
