Staff Research Associate
Alpine Treeline Warming Experiment
University of California
Position Overview
The Alpine Treeline Warming Experiment is a field
experiment replicated at three elevations at
Niwot Ridge, CO, testing projections of upward
shifts in the elevational ranges of subalpine and
alpine species
(<https://alpine.ucmerced.edu/pub/htdocs/index.html>https://alpine.ucmerced.edu/pub/htdocs/index.html).
The experiment includes automated heating
infrastructure and climate and microclimate
measurements. This partial or full-time position
will provide critical support to maintaining,
archiving, and analyzing these data streams, as
well as manually collected ecological and environmental data.
In particular, the Staff Research Associate is
responsible for maintaining Campbell datalogger,
multiplexer, and communications equipment in the
field to ensure dataset continuity; integrating
new sensors into existing programs; developing a
robust portable sensor platform; improving
communications infrastructure for our highest
elevation site (>11,500 ft); revising and
maintaining datalogger and QA/QC algorithms;
providing data via a website interface in a
timely manner; training field staff; maintaining
records; and communicating regularly and
effectively with the project PIs and other staff.
Other responsibilities may include managing
seasonal research assistants, contributing to
research articles, and/or mentoring undergraduate
researchers, depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.
Required Experience:
Experience using automated environmental sensors
Experience with Campbell Scientific
dataloggers, multiplexers and communications devices and software
Experience working in a collaborative
scientific or engineering enterprise, and
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
Education:
Masters degree in an environmental science
field (e.g., biometeorology, ecosystem science,
micrometeorology, soil ecology) or a related
field, or a bachelors degree plus masters-equivalent work experience
Recent PhD graduates with relevant experience
may apply (this is not a post-doc position).
Preferred Experience:
Work experience with production data flows
Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological
sensors and measurement techniques and their
associated data acquisition and analysis procedures,
Knowledge of Ethernet communication protocols, including security,
Experience with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses,
Experience designing metadata and data handling programs
Skills and abilities:
Computer programming in R and/or Matlab and
Campbells programming languages,
High-elevation hiking, skiing, snowshoeing,
and/or related physical abilities,
Ability to work effectively under remote supervision,
Critical thinking, scientific writing and review,
Ability to travel (infrequently),
Demonstrated problem-solving and communication
skills, including ability to apply experience,
judgment, and creativity to both short- and long-term challenges,
Compensation:
The Staff Research Associates salary will be
$40,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on
experience and qualifications. The position comes
with full benefits through the University of
California. The initial appointment will be for
one year, with extension contingent on job
performance and funds. The position is based near Boulder, CO.
To Apply:
Please send your Curriculum Vitae and Cover
Letter to
<mailto:lkuepp...@ucmerced.edu>lkuepp...@ucmerced.edu
with DataSRA in the subject line. In your cover
letter, please detail your experience with
environmental sensor data streams, program
testing, program languages, and any relevant
field experience. Direct any questions to
Professor Lara Kueppers
(<mailto:lkuepp...@ucmerced.edu>lkuepp...@ucmerced.edu).
Review of applications will begin Oct 1, and be
ongoing until the position is filled.
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Lara M. Kueppers
Assistant Professor
School of Natural Sciences
University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
USA
<mailto:lkuepp...@ucmerced.edu>lkuepp...@ucmerced.edu
http://faculty.ucmerced.edu/lkueppers
209.228.4054 phone
209.228.4053 fax
