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Check out these cool opportunities!

On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM Adam Huynh <adam.huynh at email.ucr.edu> wrote:

> 1) *Summer technician based in Fairbanks, Alaska:* We are recruiting an
> undergraduate student (or recent graduate) to assist with data collection
> on a collaborative project investigating microbial and biogeochemical
> indicators of permafrost thaw. Primary responsibilities will be helping to
> deploy and maintain a network of instream sensors collecting high-frequency
> observations of stream chemistry. The technician will also assist members
> of the collaborative team with measuring gas and VOC emissions from soils,
> microbial sampling, and soil coring. Will require ~2-3 weeks of remote work
> (possible camping and/or stay at Toolik Field Station and other remote
> camps) for synoptic sampling of large number of sites. Contact Dr. Tamara
> Harms (tharms at ucr.edu) with a brief description of your interests and
> experience, available dates, and CV by Mar 5.
>
>
> 2) *Seasonal technician based in Fairbanks, Alaska*: The Bonanza Creek
> Long-Term Ecological Research Program is recruiting a seasonal technician
> (~Apr-Oct) to assist with long-term data collection in the boreal forest. We're
> looking for someone with a good grasp of boreal tree species (or previous
> experience with plant identification), a high level of physical fitness for
> navigating rugged terrain, and a positive attitude even during long days in
> various weather conditions. Camping in the backcountry is part of the gig,
> so experience in that area is a plus. We need someone who can follow
> instructions, work both independently and as part of a team, and take
> responsibility for collecting top-notch data. The technician will also lead
> deployment and maintenance of a telemetered network of instream sensors
> measuring stream chemistry. This requires previous experience or commitment
> to learning how to calibrate and maintain instream sensors, operate
> telemetry equipment and dataloggers, and use existing computer code. Before
> joining our team, candidates are required to provide proof of a valid
> driver's license. Additionally, we're looking for individuals with either
> educational qualifications or practical field experience in ecology,
> biology, or natural resources. This position is on the UA Fairbanks campus
> in LTER Bonanza Creek. Work will be on-site and field.  This is a Temporary
> full-time position. New hires will be placed on the FY24 Temporary Staff
> Salary
> <https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/files/fy24_temp_staff_salary_grid.pdf>,
> Grade 75, based on education and experience. Contact Dr. Tamara Harms (
> tharms at ucr.edu) with a brief description of your interests and
> experience, availability, and CV by Mar 5.
>
>
> 3) *Lab manager at UC Riverside*: Dr. Tamara Harms’ ecosystems and
> biogeochemistry lab in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the
> University of California Riverside is recruiting a motivated and
> detail-oriented technician to support research in catchment science,
> biogeochemistry, and ecosystem ecology. The technician will analyze water
> and soils for solutes and gases (e.g., ion chromatography, gas
> chromatography, total carbon, colorimetry) and lead calibration,
> maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation. The
> technician will also deploy and maintain a network of telemetered instream
> sensors collecting and relaying water quality data and contribute to
> synoptic sampling campaigns of rivers in Southern California. The
> technician will lead procurement of materials required to support research
> and maintain a safe laboratory environment. The candidate must be dedicated
> to collecting high-quality data and will manage, archive, and analyze data
> using reproducible approaches. The position will also require travel to
> Alaska for field work (2-3 week trips). Contact Dr. Tamara Harms (
> tharms at ucr.edu) with a cover letter describing your interests and
> experience and a CV by Mar 12.
>
>
> 4) *Post-doctoral researcher, UC Riverside*: We are recruiting a
> post-doctoral researcher to study biogeochemical signals of permafrost
> thaw. The researcher will use data synthesis and collection of new
> observations from Alaska to evaluate spatial and temporal patterns in soil
> water and stream chemistry associated with permafrost thaw. This project
> involves a large collaborative team that also includes terrestrial and
> wetland components and researchers studying emission of greenhouse gases &
> VOCs, and microbiology. The candidate must be dedicated to collecting
> high-quality data and to data analysis using reproducible approaches.
> Previous experience with time series analysis and/or statistical training
> is preferred. Requires extended stays in Fairbanks, Alaska during the field
> season. Ideal start date is May-June. Contact Dr. Tamara Harms (
> tharms at ucr.edu) with a cover letter describing your interests and
> experience, CV, and contact information for three references by Mar 18.
>
>
> 5) *Graduate student, Department of Environmental Sciences, UC Riverside*:
> Dr. Tamara Harms is recruiting a graduate student to study biogeochemistry
> of aridland catchments. Potential research might include studying responses
> of catchments to changing precipitation regime using high-frequency data,
> fire in aridland catchments, or effects of land use and hydrologic change
> on chemistry of urban stream networks. Contact Dr. Tamara Harms (
> tharms at ucr.edu) with a brief description of your interests and relevant
> experience and CV by Mar 12.
>
>
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