Senior Research Technician: BIOGEOCHEMISTRY of watersheds, estuaries and shelf systems

Jobs offered
Posted: 16 Jun, 2008
Expiration Date: 16 Aug, 2008

I seek an experienced research technician with expertise in aquatic biogeochemical fieldwork and laboratory analysis to supervise the overall operation of a biogeochemical research lab in the Marine Sciences Department at the University of Georgia in Athens. Duties include setting up a new lab, supervising other research technicians, conducting chemical analyses, field sampling, data reduction and statistical analysis, report and manuscript preparation, and assisting graduate students and postdocs with research. Fieldwork can involve strenuous physical activity under unpleasant conditions for long hours over several days.

Qualifications: master’s degree in science, preferably in aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry or oceanography. Expertise in all of the following areas desirable: use of modern oceanographic and stream sampling equipment; remote sensors and data loggers; small boat use; data analysis and statistical software; SCUBA diving; nutrient analysis; standard biogeochemical laboratory instrumentation and analysis; and GIS.

Current projects in Massachusetts and Georgia include an NSF Ecosystems project examining how N cycling scales along river order, an NSF Biocomplexity project examining the effects of water level variation on the development of nutrient retention “hot-spots” in river networks and the interaction of freshwater discharge, nutrient loading and clams on estuarine eutrophication, and an NSF LTER project examining the effects of land use and climate change and sea level rise on trophic structure and productivity of an estuarine ecosystem. Future projects are expected to examine carbon and oxygen dynamics of continental shelf systems.

Position available immediately with applicant screening to occur biweekly until position filled. Starting salary range $36,000-$45,000 per year, plus excellent benefits.

The University of Georgia is located in the university town of Athens, about 70 miles east of Atlanta. Quality of life is high, cost of living inexpensive and the city boasts a progressive music scene. The University has distinguished marine, ecological, geologic, geographic, and anthropology research programs and operates two Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) projects.

Applications must be made online to the site below. REF: Research Professional III. POSTING NUMBER IS 20080163. http://www.hr.uga.edu/recruitment/employment/Employment.html

For further information please contact Dr. Charles Hopkinson, (706-542-1855), chopkins@uga.edu., Marine Science Dept., University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., 30602