ASSISTANT SPECIALIST Department of Environmental Sciences University of California, Riverside
The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Specialist to work on a research project developing new and innovative methods for measuring rates of atmospheric deposition in southern California. The successful candidate will help develop field instruments, collect and prepare field samples for analysis, perform chemical analyses, and prepare manuscripts and presentations. An M.S. degree, or equivalent experience, in biology, ecology, environmental sciences or related field and a proven publication record are required. Minimum of one-year of experience operating automated instrumentation for nutrient analyses of water, soils and plants is required. Ability to work at remote field sites and a valid California driver's license are required. Applications must include a cover letter, CV or resume and recommendation letters from three professional references. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted through UCR's academic jobs site: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply . Applicants are encouraged to complete a demographic survey available at: http://affirmativeaction.ucr.edu/forms/eeo_survey.html. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. James Sickman, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside; [email protected]. Additional information about the Department of Environmental Sciences can be found at: http://envisci.ucr.edu/. Evaluation of applications will begin on September 15, 2014, and the position will remain open until filled. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
