[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Research Technician/Specialist in Ecosystem/Urban Ecology Lab, Tempe, AZ
Job Opening: Research Technician / Research Specialist Job Description: The Hall Lab (https://halllab.asu.edu/), in the School of Life Sciences at ASU, seeks to hire a Research Specialist to assist with ecological field and laboratory research. Principal Investigator Dr. Sharon J. Hall and her team conduct research on the ecology of native and managed ecosystems in the US and abroad. ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona, a vibrant college town nestled in the central valley of metro Phoenix and close to countless outdoor recreational activities. The start date for this position is June 1, 2017, and the salary ranges from $35,000-$41,000 depending on experience. A successful applicant will be expected to perform a wide variety of standard laboratory and field experimental procedures; collect, evaluate, analyze, and manage scientific data; assist with manuscript preparation; and supervise students in the duties above. The research specialist will work on a variety of tasks and projects related to ongoing projects in the Hall lab, including a nationwide study on the ecology of urban residential landscapes; a social- ecological study of invasive plant species in Nepal; and other projects associated with the CAP LTER program, https://sustainability.asu.edu/caplter/. Essential duties and responsibilities of the Research Specialist include: • Manage laboratory and field work, including protocol development and implementation • Analysis of new and existing datasets using statistical software such as R or SPSS • Maintain overall lab operations associated with our research in the areas of urban ecology, soil science, conservation science, and ecosystem biogeochemistry, including maintaining safety protocols and certifications in the lab; updating permits; ordering and stocking lab supplies; and maintain the budgets of multiple research projects • Perform analyses using GIS • Provide technical and analytical support to graduate and undergraduate students who are doing independent research projects • Plan and participate in lab and project meetings Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; or a Master’s degree, or six years of research or experience appropriate to the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. • Experience conducting ecological or biological fieldwork and laboratory analyses, including troubleshooting equipment or methods in the lab and field • Ability to work independently and with people from a variety of backgrounds. • Good written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively in teams • Basic office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs • Valid driver’s license, the ability to drive an off-road vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. • Willingness to work occasional odd hours, weekends, or evenings to accommodate lab or field work in an outdoor setting • Experience with scientific writing Desired Qualifications: • Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the research area of the lab • Experience in a biogeochemical or analytical research laboratory in the environmental sciences. • Evidence of organizational skills, attention to detail, and supervision of students or staff. • Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry (such as reagent preparation, types of lab ware and their proper use, etc.) and instrumentation (e.g. gas chromatograph, colorimetric analyzer, environmental sensors) • Knowledge of data management, experimental design and statistical analyses in ecological studies. To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume to Hannah Heavenrich at hheav...@asu.edu. Please include your earliest available start date. The applications will be reviewed in the order they are received; we will accept applications until May 15th.
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Research Technician/Specialist in Ecosystem/Urban Ecology Lab, Tempe, AZ
Job Opening: Research Technician / Research Specialist Job Description: The Hall Lab (https://halllab.asu.edu/), in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, seeks to hire a Research Specialist to assist with ecological field and laboratory research. Principal Investigator Dr. Sharon J. Hall and her team conduct research on the ecology of native and managed ecosystems in the US and abroad. ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona, a vibrant college town nestled in the central valley of metro Phoenix and close to countless outdoor recreational activities. The start date for this position is June 1, 2017, and the salary ranges from $35,000-$41,000 depending on experience. A successful applicant will be expected to perform a wide variety of standard laboratory and field experimental procedures; collect, evaluate, analyze, and manage scientific data; assist with manuscript preparation; and supervise students in the duties above. The research specialist will work on a variety of tasks and projects related to ongoing projects in the Hall lab, including a nationwide study on the ecology of urban residential landscapes; a social- ecological study of invasive plant species in Nepal; and other projects associated with the CAP LTER program, https://sustainability.asu.edu/caplter/. Essential duties and responsibilities of the Research Specialist include: • Manage laboratory and field work, including protocol development and implementation • Analysis of new and existing datasets using statistical software such as R or SPSS • Maintain overall lab operations associated with our research in the areas of urban ecology, soil science, conservation science, and ecosystem biogeochemistry, including maintaining safety protocols and certifications in the lab; updating permits; ordering and stocking lab supplies; and maintain the budgets of multiple research projects • Perform analyses using GIS • Provide technical and analytical support to graduate and undergraduate students who are doing independent research projects • Plan and participate in lab and project meetings Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; or a Master’s degree, or six years of research or experience appropriate to the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. • Experience conducting ecological or biological fieldwork and laboratory analyses, including troubleshooting equipment or methods in the lab and field • Ability to work independently and with people from a variety of backgrounds. • Good written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively in teams • Basic office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs • Valid driver’s license, the ability to drive an off-road vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. • Willingness to work occasional odd hours, weekends, or evenings to accommodate lab or field work in an outdoor setting • Experience with scientific writing Desired Qualifications: • Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the research area of the lab • Experience in a biogeochemical or analytical research laboratory in the environmental sciences. • Evidence of organizational skills, attention to detail, and supervision of students or staff. • Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry (such as reagent preparation, types of lab ware and their proper use, etc.) and instrumentation (e.g. gas chromatograph, colorimetric analyzer, environmental sensors) • Knowledge of data management, experimental design and statistical analyses in ecological studies. If you have questions about this position or would like a .pdf of this announcement, please email Hannah Heavenrich at hheav...@asu.edu.
