I intend to hire a technician to help develop a new and flexible design for rainout shelters, and to lead the construction of these shelters. The work will take place first in an agricultural setting (row crops) and subsequently possibly in forests, with intermittent work assisting related projects in prairies. The research technician description is below. The position will involve a good bit of work solving design challenges, and will involve building large structures and outfitting them with sensors and dataloggers. If you are interested in taking on this challenge, please see below. Please be sure to highlight relevant experience in your cover letter. You are welcome to contact me in advance by email with questions: jsdu...@purdue.edu<mailto:jsdu...@purdue.edu> (but applications must be submitted through the web site below). Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and I would like to have someone start asap. —— Apply online at: http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1602126 __
Research Technician VIII - West Lafayette - Forestry & Natural Resources(Job Number: 1602126) Description Collaborate on the design of, and lead the construction and maintenance of infrastructure associated with, the Purdue rainout shelter experiments. Conduct and assist with ecological and plant science-related research; maintain a well-organized research environment; maintain and organize lab records, equipment, and supplies; analyze experimental data and present results; help coordinate activities of undergraduate researchers; ensure that safe research practices are followed in the lab and in the field; and perform other assigned duties. Work occasional odd hours and weekends as dictated by field or lab work schedules. This position has a limited duration of approximately one year with continuation dependent on funding. Qualifications Required: • Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or closely related field • One year of experience as a field / lab assistant or technician in ecology or biogeochemistry laboratory or related experience • Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Excellent organizational and record keeping skills with high attention to detail • Ability to work both in the lab and outdoors in sometimes inclement weather • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel Preferred: • Master's degree • Experience with field experiments that manipulate environmental conditions • Experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers and Li-Cor 6400 gas exchange systems • Experience with a variety of plant- and ecosystem-level ecological measurements, including plant photosynthesis and soil respiration Additional Information: • This position has a limited duration of approximately one year with continuation dependent on funding; benefits do apply • Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position • A background check will be required for employment in this position • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime) • Retirement Eligibility: PERF / Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan • Purdue University is an EOE / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply ____________________________________________ Jeffrey S. Dukes Belcher Chair for Environmental Sustainability Director, Purdue Climate Change Research Center Professor, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and Department of Biological Sciences Purdue University 715 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2061 Tel: +1 765 494-1446 Fax: +1 765 494-9461 Email: jsdu...@purdue.edu<mailto:jsdu...@purdue.edu> http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jsdukes/lab/index.html<http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jsdukes/Dukes.html> Twitter: @DukesJeff Purdue Climate Change Research Center: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/climate/ INTERFACE research coordination network: http://www.bio.purdue.edu/INTERFACE/index.php
