Junior Scientist: Ecosystem/Forest Ecology, University of Minnesota A position is available for a Junior Scientist to serve as lab manager/lab technician on two projects. 50% of position will be involved in a project on the effects of resource amendments on litter decomposition and decomposer community attributes, with responsibility for analyzing litter samples for microbial biomass, phospholipid fatty acid analyses, enzyme assays, and element analyses. 50% of the position will be involved in projects related to human impacts (climate, logging) on forest structure and function with responsibility for processing plant tissue and soil samples, data entry and preliminary analysis, and occasional field sampling. The junior scientist will also have general lab management responsibilities (ordering, hiring, data management) in two labs. Research experience in ecology, forestry and soil analyses is desirable. An undergraduate or MS degree in ecology, forestry or related field is required. Send resume and names of three references to Drs. Sarah Hobbie and Rebecca Montgomery, c/o [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications begins July 15, 2008 and will continue until suitable applicant is hired. Starting date: August 4, 2008.
