The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign seeks a full time Field &
Laboratory Specialist in the DeLucia lab
(https://www.life.illinois.edu/delucia/index.htm). This is a 12-month
non-tenure-track Academic Professional position. The overall goal of the
project is to investigate whether adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing
can increase the delivery of regulating services from grazed pastures
used for livestock production compared to the “business as usual”
continuous grazing (CG). Our objectives are to: (1) Characterize the
impact of AMP on the regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs; CO_2 , CH_4
and N_2 O) versus CG management; (2) Quantify the efficiency at which
pastures under AMP and CG use water; and, (3) Understand the mechanisms
by which grazing management strategies affect CO_2 , CH_4 and N_2 O and
H_2 O fluxes from pastures. This project is part of a multi-partner
effort that helps understand how grazing strategies affect farm
resiliency, carbon sequestration, soil diversity, animal wellbeing and
productivity. Partners include Arizona State University, Michigan State
University, Texas A&M University, Rice University, Colorado State
University, University of Exeter, and Carbon Nation.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit
http://go.illinois.edu/EEO
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*MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
*Primary Position Function/Summary: *Conduct field work, laboratory
experiments, and data processing and analysis to characterize the impact
of adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) on the regulation of Greenhouse Gases
(GHGs; CO2, CH4 and N2O) versus continuous grazing (CG) management; to
quantify the efficiency at which pastures under AMP and CG use water;
and; to understand the mechanisms by which grazing management strategies
affect CO2, CH4 and N2O and H2O fluxes from pastures.
*Major Duties and Responsibilities:*
30% Establish and maintain eddy covariance towers and sampling of field
experiments on working farms in Alabama and Tennessee, U.S.A. Extensive
travel to field sites will be required.
30% Process data including data generated from the eddy covariance
towers; analyze soil, gas, and plant samples.
25% Prepare field supplies; maintain field instrumentation related to
this project (including canopy and soil chambers). Independently lead
scientific field research including survey design and implementation;
supervision, tasking and scheduling of staff; and maintaining
appropriate staffing levels to ensure project success. Purchase and
receive scientific supplies, maintaining an adequate level to support
project deliverables.
15% Assist with data compilation and analysis.
*Position Requirements and Qualifications:*
/*Education: */*Required: *Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental
science, or related field. Alternate degree fields will be
considered/accepted depending on depth and breadth of experience and
skills as related to this position.
/*Experience: */*Required: *At least six months’ supervisory experience.
Research experience in the laboratory and/or field. *Preferred:
*Research experience in the field and in the laboratory related to
biogeochemistry (e.g., trace gas flux measurements, soil sampling, gas
chromatography, eddy covariance); experience working on farms and with
farmers. Experience using various statistical programs.
/*Training, Licenses or Certifications: */*Required: *A valid driver's
license is required due to traveling to research sites throughout the U.S.
/*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*/*Required: *Ability to work
effectively as both a team member/leader and independently with minimal
supervision. Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel). Ability to plan and
coordinate research activities. Effective communication, organizational,
personal relations, and leadership skills. Ability to travel to research
sites throughout the U.S. for short sampling campaigns. *Preferred:
*Ability to carry out statistical analyses.
/*Environmental Demands:*/Ability to work long days in the field under
hot and humid conditions.
*Salary*: $42,000 - $47,500 per year, commensurate with experience and
qualifications
*Start date*: as soon as possible
*TO APPLY*: Applications must be received by *November 23, 2018.* To
apply, all candidates must submit an online profile through
https://jobs.illinois.edu
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letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names
and contact information of three professional references. All requested
information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
For further information, please contact: Erica Hanson, Human Resources,
elhan...@illinois.edu <mailto:elhan...@illinois.edu>.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all
job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit
http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s
commitment to diversity, please visit
http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu
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