Job: Field tech position for climate change research in Alaskan permafrost
Project description:
The focus of our research program is to understand the effects of
climate change on carbon cycling in tundra ecosystems. The field site
borders Denali National Park in Healy, AK. Find more information
about the research at:
(http://www.biology.ufl.edu/ecosystemdynamics/CiPEHR.html).
Position duration: Mid-April until late Sept 2014 with the
possibility of extension
Job description: Fieldwork will include maintenance of experimental
plots and measurements of ecosystem-level respiration,
photosynthesis, isotopes and plant biomass. The technician will work
closely with a postdoctoral researcher, graduate and undergraduate
students to collect data and maintain field equipment. Ability or
willingness to learn to operate technical sensors and data loggers is
required. The technician will work and live in a rustic cabin with an
outhouse, on the outskirts of a small (~1000 people) town, in
interior Alaska. Travel to and from the field site is via ATV or
car. Applicants should be prepared to work long hours, sometimes in
cold and adverse weather conditions. Required qualifications: B.A/B.S
in related field. Ability to lift and carry 50lbs, attention to
detail, ability to work independently as well as part of a research
team, desire to live and work in remote settings, and willingness to
learn to operate field vehicles off road.
Desired qualifications: Prior experience with fieldwork or project
management desired. To apply: Please send a cover letter detailing
your preparedness for the position, CV or resume, and list of three
references to Marguerite Mauritz (mmaur...@ufl.edu) by March 7th 2014.
