The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for a full-time, year-round Research Assistant I or II. DOE's Office of Science Programs funds this position which is expected to run for four years. The job will involve establishing and operating a new plant and soil warming experiment at the Harvard Forest in central Massachusetts. The position level will be determined by the candidate's education and experience. Duties include on-site construction and management of a large air and soil warming experiment using open-top chambers to study the effects of warming on various aspects of tree recruitment, including germination, growth and mortality. Duties also include the construction and installation of the open-top chambers and the temperature control systems, maintenance of the experimental systems, vegetation and soil sampling, chemical analysis of plants and soils, data management and analysis, and participation in the writing of scientific papers.
Employment could begin as early as May 15, 2008. Basic Qualifications: College graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ecological Science. Strong math and statistical skills, attention to detail, and experience in independent research (e.g., senior thesis or REU project) and coursework with laboratory and field components is necessary. Applicant must be comfortable with electrical circuitry and be able to operate chemical analytical equipment including an autoanalyzer, CHN analyzer and gas chromatograph. Physical Requirements This position involves working outdoors as part of a team in 3+ seasons. Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcripts are required documents, but may be uploaded on this site or faxed to the Human Resources Office at 508-289-7931. If faxing, please be sure to reference this posting. Apply online at mbl.simplehire.com An Equal Opportunity Employer
