The University of Vermont is hiring a lab/field technician to coordinate
research efforts for the Streams component of the Arctic Long Term
Ecological Research (LTER) project. See the description below and the
associated posting on the UVM job board for details. Timely applications
are encouraged, as the technician will begin field work in Alaska in June.
*Lab Research Technician (#S1953PO)*
Provide operational and research support to a complex, multi-investigator,
multi-institutional field research project located on the North Slope of
Alaska. As needed, coordinate the field and laboratory needs of related
research projects in the Watershed Research Lab of Dr. William “Breckâ€Â
Bowden at the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory.
*Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and
experience): *Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences or a closely
related field and one year of experience working in an environmental
laboratory setting required. Experience with data bases including
proficiency with spreadsheets, word processors and graphical software
required.
*Desirable Qualifications: *Experience with automated analyzers, data
loggers, optical sensors, and other aquatic field equipment desirable.
Experience using the R programming and analysis language desirable.
Background in aquatic ecology and/or fisheries management desirable.
Experience
working in remote settings desirable.
To find out more about this job opportunity and to apply, please visit:
*The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected
veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state
law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.*
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