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Salary-$40,000 to $46,000

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Two (2) Research Specialists are needed to support the ongoing research efforts in the Institute of Sustainability, Energy, and Environment focusing on soil nutrient cycling and biogeochemistry.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Conduct soil and plant sampling and analyses to quantify soil nutrient cycling in agroecosystems
  • Collaborate on a scientific team with organizing, compiling, and analyzing data
  • Organize laboratory operations, including scheduling of trainings and research resources
  • Supervise undergrad research hourlies to support research program, including training, assigning work, and tracking work performance and deliverables
  • Support dissemination of research results to grant funders and stakeholders
  • Troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment

EDUCATION:  Required: A bachelor’s degree in soil science, agronomy, environmental science, natural resource, or related field. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on depth and breadth of experience and skills as related to this position. Preferred: Master’s degree in soil science, agronomy, environmental science, natural resource, or related field. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on depth and breadth of experience and skills as related to this position.

EXPERIENCE: Required: With bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 2-3 years’ research experience in the laboratory and in the field related to soil science and agronomy, including soil sampling and analyses, plant sampling and analysis, and data analysis. Experience may include time in student status if relevant. Preferred: With Master’s degree, a minimum of 1 year research experience in the laboratory and in the field related to soil science and agronomy, including soil sampling and analyses, plant sampling and analysis, and data analysis. Experience may include time in student status if relevant.