I am searching for a full-time research assistant to join my lab in the summer of 2018 to assist with a project investigating the effects of saltwater intrusion on coastal agroecosystems on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. The research assistant will collect and process soil, plant, and water samples from research farms and assist with laboratory analysis.
Requirements: Fieldwork can be physically demanding. Applicants must be able to lift at least 30 pounds, hike to field sites, and spend many hours in hot and buggy conditions. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in ecology, soil science, or a related field. Prior experience in soil sampling and analysis is preferred, so please describe any relevant experience in your cover letter. Funding is available for 1 year with a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, please visit: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/59493 The AgroEcoLab at the University of Maryland is directed by Kate Tully. Our research examines how to balance food and environmental objectives in a changing world. The specific project will test the effect of saltwater intrusion, the landward movement of seasalts, on crop productivity, water quality, and metrics of soil health. Our objectives are to develop management strategies and policy frameworks that can balance farmer needs and environmental health on coastal farms that are losing land to saltwater intrusion. Learn more about our lab on the web at: www.agroecolab.org
