Research Technician Position in Agroecosystems Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University
Position Summary: Full-time, field and laboratory technician position focused on dryland cropping systems and soil organic matter dynamics in agroecosystems is immediately available. The Research Technician will assist scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants in performing laboratory and field research. Visit schipanski.agsci.colostate.edu to view the scope of current research projects. Specific position activities include setting up field experiments at university research sites and on farms, communicating with collaborating producers, plant and soil sampling, assisting with the preparation of research protocols, and analysis of soils and plants including inorganic nitrogen, soil organic matter fractions, soil microbial dynamics, and total carbon and nitrogen. The technician will be responsible for organizing and managing field work, operating laboratory and field equipment, ordering supplies, recording and compiling data, conducting literature searches, and performing other duties as assigned. This position will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado, but will require extensive travel across the Central Great Plains to field sites, including occasional overnight trips. The position is renewable on an annual basis contingent on funding availability and job performance. Successful candidates will have demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills, close attention to detail, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. A bachelor¹s degree in soil and crop sciences, agronomy, ecology or related areas and field-based agronomic experience are required. A valid driver¹s license is required. A Master¹s degree, experience operating farm equipment, and prior experience in a laboratory setting are desired. To apply, visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/29843 Deadline for full consideration: February 8th, 2016. Meagan Schipanski Assistant Professor Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Graduate Degree Program in Ecology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 Office: 970-491-1320 http://schipanski.agsci.colostate.edu
