University of Texas at Austin, Section of Integrative Biology Research Assistant in Global Climate Change, Bioenergy, and Ecophysiological of Switchgrass
Application period open until a suitable candidate is found. The University of Texas at Austin, Section of Integrative Biology is recruiting a full-time temporary research assistant to be located at the USDA-ARS laboratory at Temple, TX under the co-direction of Drs. Tom Juenger (University of Texas Section of Integrative Biology), Philip Fay, and James Kiniry (USDA). The research assistant will work on collaborative experiments studying switchgrass ecology, physiology, and genomics. Responsibilities will include plant propagation and greenhouse work (10%), the establishing, maintaining, and completing field experiments (75%), lab processing of field samples (15%), and related functions including general lab tasks and routine equipment maintenance. Field experiments will require travel to multiple locations. Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree in ecology, biology, agronomy, or related field and previous experience with field research. This position requires an independent, organized, and motivated individual with demonstrated research skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience including plant propagation, field plot establishment and maintenance, plant physiological measurements (such as leaf gas exchange, light interception, tissue characterization), and sample preparation for nutrient analysis are preferred skills. Familiarity with data logger programming and operation is also desirable. To apply, email a single pdf file containing a letter of interest, a CV, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Tom Juenger at [email protected]. Please put 'Research Assistant in Global Climate Change' in the subject line. 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 This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
