<div dir="ltr">Hello SEEDlings, <div><br></div><div>Check out these cool opportunities!</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM Adam Huynh <<a href="mailto:adam.huynh@email.ucr.edu" target="_blank">adam.huynh@email.ucr.edu</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">1) <b>Summer technician based in Fairbanks, Alaska:</b> 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 (<a href="mailto:tharms@ucr.edu" target="_blank">tharms@ucr.edu</a>) with a brief description of your interests and experience, available dates, and CV by Mar 5.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">2) <b>Seasonal technician based in Fairbanks, Alaska</b>: 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. <span style="font-kerning:none">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 <a href="https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/files/fy24_temp_staff_salary_grid.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-kerning:none">FY24 Temporary Staff Salary</span></a>, Grade 75, based on education and experience. </span>Contact Dr. Tamara Harms (<a href="mailto:tharms@ucr.edu" target="_blank">tharms@ucr.edu</a>) with a brief description of your interests and experience, availability, and CV by Mar 5.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">3) <b>Lab manager at UC Riverside</b>: 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 (<a href="mailto:tharms@ucr.edu" target="_blank">tharms@ucr.edu</a>) with a cover letter describing your interests and experience and a CV by Mar 12.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">4) <b>Post-doctoral researcher, UC Riverside</b>: 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 (<a href="mailto:tharms@ucr.edu" target="_blank">tharms@ucr.edu</a>) with a cover letter describing your interests and experience, CV, and contact information for three references by Mar 18.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">5) <b>Graduate student, Department of Environmental Sciences, UC Riverside</b>: 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 (<a href="mailto:tharms@ucr.edu" target="_blank">tharms@ucr.edu</a>) with a brief description of your interests and relevant experience and CV by Mar 12.</p><div><div style="margin:5px 0px"><div id="m_-6557805670544696210m_-4764588327040342642gmail-q_18" style="background-color:rgb(232,234,237);border:none;clear:both;line-height:6px;outline:none;width:24px;color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:11px;border-radius:5.5px"><br></div></div></div></div>
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