Organization and Job ID
Job ID: 311571
Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences
Division: Biological Sciences
Group: Biological Systems Science
Job Description
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL) Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory in Sequim, WA is seeking a highly motivated post-masters’ research associate with a strong background centered around aquatic and/or terrestrial biogeochemistry. Specific experience with (1) nutrient and major ion chemistry (anions and cations), (2) bulk carbon and nitrogen analyses in soils, sediments and/or waters, and/or (3) organic matter chemistry is desired. Strong teamwork and experience with laboratory methods in environmental chemistry, coastal biogeochemistry and/or river corridor hydro-biogeochemistry is required. Specific job duties will vary depending candidate background, and candidates with expertise in one or more of elements summarized above are encouraged to apply.
The candidate will join the Ecosystem Science Team and contribute to multiple interdisciplinary projects focused on 1) the interactions between wildfire and precipitations regimes in river corridor biogeochemistry, 2) the hydrobiogeochemistry of river corridors, 3) the WHONDRS consortium ( https://whondrs.pnnl.gov/ ), and 4) the mechanisms governing coastal biogeochemistry. These projects are comprised of large, interdisciplinary teams and coordinate large-scale field campaigns across sites and institutions. This approach requires significant planning, organization, coordination, and communication. The candidate must have strong communication, organizational, and laboratory skills. Responsibilities will include laboratory processing and potential field collection of a large number of water and sediment samples, data management activities, including managing, running and assuring data quality from various analytical laboratory techniques across multiple projects. Candidates will be expected to contribute to peer-reviewed publications and engage in open science.
This is a full-time position anticipated to last 2 years (contingent on performance) starting in the Spring of 2021. Applications shall be submitted online at jobs.pnnl.gov. When prompted to upload a résumé, please provide a single PDF file containing (1) a 1-page cover letter summarizing research interests and qualifications and a possible start date at PNNL, and (2) a CV listing past employment, education and research experiences, skills, any publications/presentations, and contact information of two references.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have received a Master’s degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 required.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to conduct work both independently and in teams.
Demonstrated skills in general laboratory activities (e.g., making solutions, pipetting, measuring small volumes and weights) and basic biogeochemistry techniques (e.g., ion chromatography, carbon and nitrogen analyses).
Strong interest in team-based interdisciplinary science, with the willingness and ability to work independently when required.
Strong organizational as well as written/oral communication skills, including extreme attention to detail.
M.S. in environmental sciences, environmental chemistry, oceanography, biogeosciences, or related field.
Preferred GPA 3.5 or higher.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All BMI staff must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. BMI is an E-Verify employer. Learn more at jobs.pnnl.gov.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences
Job Category: Post-Graduates and Post-Docs
Group: Biological Systems Science
Opening Date: 2021-01-26
Closing Date: 2021-02-25