Plant Physiological and Ecosystem Ecology Research Scientist II University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico seeks an individual with research experience in plant physiological or ecosystem ecology (or a related field) to participate in a DOE-funded collaboration between UNM and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The successful candidate will be responsible for operation of a rainfall manipulation experiment in piñon-juniper woodland at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, an NSF-funded LTER site. Principal duties will include the maintenance of treatments, data collection and analysis, and supervision of student employees. A minimum one-year commitment is expected and opportunities for graduate study may exist in the future. Preferred qualifications: 1) demonstrated proficiency and creativity with tools for repair and maintenance of experimental infrastructure. Experience with rainout exclosure and/or irrigation systems is a plus. 2) proficiency with ecophysiological techniques such as LiCor photosynthesis systems, Granier and heat ratio sap flow methods, 3) demonstrated proficiency with Campbell datalogger programming, 4) experience with operation and maintenance of solar power systems, 5) experience managing, summarizing, and analyzing field and laboratory data. Experience with managing large datasets is a plus. 6) experience supervising students in a field setting to complete experimental protocols, data entry, and quality control and 7) ability to work long hours in the field when necessary.(pre-dawn measurements, dawn-dusk measurement campaigns, etc). Salary for this position will range from $33,322 to $39,520 per year (depending on qualifications) and health and retirement benefits are included. For additional information about the position, contact Will Pockman ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ) or Nate McDowell ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ). Applications may only be submitted through UNM eJobs (http://jobs.unm.edu/jobopenings.cfm; sort available positions by department to find Biology listings) where we expect the position to be posted by mid-March. ---------- William T Pockman Associate Professor Dept of Biology, MSC03 2020 Phone: 505-277-2724 1 University of New Mexico Fax: 505-277-0304 Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] express: via FedEx or DHL: Castetter Hall Rm 133 via UPS: 219 Yale Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87131
