The MBL Ecosystems Center (http://www.mbl.edu/ecosystems/) is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant to work on soil CO2 and other gas fluxes and diffusion processes in the laboratory and in the field. The candidate will work at the MBL Ecosystems Center in Woods Hole, MA and is expected to travel to local wetlands and other field sites.
Responsibilities will include processing soil samples collected from many sites across the U.S. and testing CO2 fluxes and water release curves of these samples. The candidate will also participate in measuring greenhouse gas emissions from salt marshes on Cape Cod. Writing reports on project results is expected. Helping other group members is part of the job duty. B.S. in Ecosystem Ecology or related field is required. Previous experience in ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, or other natural resource field experience is expected. The candidate should learn to explore new methods to test soils, to program dataloggers, and to troubleshooting instruments. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position requires movement of soil samples (up to 50 pounds) occasionally within the lab. The position is expected to fill immediately. Email a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to Dr. Jim Tang at [email protected].
