*Research Associate I Colorado State University * *Wallenstein Lab*
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory seeks an ambitious, curious, and organized research associate to assist with soil ecology laboratory and field work. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing a broad range of molecular and soil ecology lab analyses. This may include, but not be limited to, soil sieving, soil DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, preparing samples for Sanger and high-throughput sequencing, enzyme assays, soil fractionation procedures, stable isotopes, preparing chemical reagents and solutions, and preparing and analyzing samples for a suite of chemical analyses. The candidate will also perform greenhouse work and fieldwork, which will include maintaining greenhouse experiments and field trials, planting, plant care, soil sampling, and sample preservation. To apply and view a full announcement, please visit http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/48756 by August 27, 2017. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
