The Agroecosystem Nutrient Cycling Lab (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpoffenbargerlab.weebly.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C7079c6ab162c4fd12aab08d7a3db39e1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637158034294727190&sdata=eBzG8k1DjnhT%2BE4EvXjuCQuzpGHfoGd%2FZ9f8e248abU%3D&reserved=0)
in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at University of Kentucky
seeks a full-time lab and field technician to assist with research focusing
on carbon and nitrogen dynamics in agroecosystems.
*Timing:* The position duration is from March to October 2020.
*Responsibilities: *Experiment installation and maintenance, soil and plant
sampling and analysis.
*Qualifications: *The ideal applicant will have a strong interest in soil
science and agroecology, experience conducting lab and/or field research,
good attention to detail, and the ability to work outside in all
conditions. A valid driver’s license is required. This position would be
ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain additional experience prior to
applying for graduate school; there are opportunities for independent
research linked to project objectives.
*Pay:* Competitive pay is dependent on experience.
*To apply:* Please send a resume attached to a message briefly explaining
your background and interests, along with the contact information of two
references to Dr. Hanna Poffenbarger (hanna.poffenbarger@uky.edu).