[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Technician in West Lafayette, IN

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

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 (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.
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Apply online at:  
http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en=1602126
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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
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jsdukes/lab/index.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

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Assistant Professor, Fundamental Plant Biology, Purdue University (3 positions)

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

Of interest to this community:  "We are interested in individuals working on 
molecular, organismal or ecosystem levels, and in model systems, crops, or 
natural systems."
https://ag.purdue.edu/plantsciences/center-for-molecular-agriculture-2/three-assistant-professor-tenure-track-postions/

Three Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Postions

The College of Agriculture at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 
invites applications from outstanding basic scientists for three academic year 
tenure-track assistant professor positions as part of a college-wide cluster 
hire in fundamental plant biology. Candidates addressing important fundamental 
questions in plant biology are encouraged to apply. We are interested in 
individuals working on molecular, organismal or ecosystem levels, and in model 
systems, crops, or natural systems. This hiring initiative is part of the Plant 
Sciences Research and Education Pipeline, 
through which are being developed high-throughput controlled environment 
imaging and field-scale phenotyping, and a plant commercialization incubator.

We envision that the majority of candidates will be considered for positions in 
the Department of Botany and Plant 
Pathology and the Department of 
Biochemistry. Positions are 
also available in the Department of 
Agronomy, the Department of 
Entomology, the Department of Forestry and 
Natural Resources, and the Department of 
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for 
individuals conducting basic plant science research but with an interest in 
application of their research in more applied contexts.

Each successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally 
recognized research program, interact with diverse faculty, staff and students 
across campus, and contribute to the further development of plant science as an 
area of excellence on the Purdue University campus. Each such candidate will 
also teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses, and function as an active 
member of the departmental and university faculty.

Purdue University is a large and vibrant life science community. Our faculty 
spans disciplines that include biological sciences, physical and computational 
sciences, agriculture and engineering. Faculty also participate in 
interdisciplinary graduate programs with focus areas in plant biology, cancer 
biology, neuroscience, biophysics, gene regulation and bioinformatics. Core 
facilities for genomics, bioinformatics, microscopy, metabolomics, NMR, X-ray 
crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy, flow cytometry and proteomics are 
available. Substantial resources for field-based research are also available 
near campus and throughout the state.

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading 
colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural-resource sciences and is 
ranked number 8 globally in the 2016 QS World University Rankings. The College 
is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and 
extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all 
missions, and to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment. Purdue is an 
ADVANCE institution – 
www.purdue.edu/dp/advance. The College has 11 
academic departments and includes 325 faculty, 2,700 undergraduate students, 
and 677 graduate students. The College’s strategic plan can be accessed at 
https://www2.ag.purdue.edu/Pages/strategicplan.aspx.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in biological, computational, or physical 
sciences, preferably with at least two years of post-doctoral experience or its 
equivalent, a strong publication record, the potential to develop a vigorous, 
extramurally funded research program, and a commitment to both 
hypothesis-driven research and teaching excellence. Applications should be 
submitted electronically to 
molecula...@purdue.edu and should include in a 
single pdf file a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two page summary of research 
interests, a one-page teaching statement, and the names and contact information 
for three references. Applicants may learn more about the departments involved 
in this search at 
https://ag.purdue.edu/plantsciences/center-for-molecular-agriculture-2/ and 
indicate in their application up to two departments of greatest interest. 
Screening of applications will begin August 31, 2016, and will continue until 
the positions are filled. A background check is required for employment in 
these positions.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, 
women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: rainout shelter technician at Purdue University

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

Job announcement: Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

We seek an individual to lead the design and construction of lightweight 
(primarily aluminum and plastic materials) moveable greenhouses at Purdue's 
Agronomy Center for Research and Education and other locations as needed. 
Supervise a small team of people constructing and testing new greenhouse 
designs and technologies for excluding and / or supplementing rainfall. Work 
will mainly take place outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
This posting represents a limited term position (benefits do not apply) of 
approximately 6 to 9 months; continuance dependent on funding.  Further 
information about job requirements and the online application link are 
available at:  
http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en=1600804


Interested individuals are welcome to contact Jeff Dukes for details: 
jsdu...@purdue.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Eight tenure-track positions in plant biology at Purdue University

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

EIGHT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS

The College of Agriculture at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 
invites applications from outstanding basic scientists for eight academic year 
tenure-track assistant professor positions that will comprise a college-wide 
cluster hire in fundamental plant biology. Candidates utilizing modern methods 
to address important questions in plant biology including but not limited to 
genomics and molecular genetics, computational modeling, biosensor/imaging, 
synthetic biology and metabolism are all encouraged to apply. We are interested 
in individuals working on molecular, organismal or ecosystem levels, and in 
model systems, crops, or natural systems.

We envision that the majority of candidates will be considered for positions in 
the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology and the Department of 
Biochemistry. Positions are also available in the Department of Agronomy, the 
Department of Entomology, the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and 
the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for individuals 
conducting basic plant science research but with an interest in application of 
their research in more applied contexts.

Each successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally 
recognized research program, interact with diverse faculty, staff and students 
across campus, and contribute to the further development of plant science as an 
area of excellence on the Purdue University campus.  Each such candidate will 
also teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses, and function as an active 
member of the departmental and university faculty. Purdue University is a large 
and vibrant life science community. Our faculty spans disciplines that include 
biological sciences, physical and computational sciences, agriculture and 
engineering. Faculty also participate in interdisciplinary graduate programs 
with focus areas in plant biology, cancer biology, neuroscience, biophysics, 
gene regulation and bioinformatics.

This hiring initiative is part of the Plant Sciences Research and Education 
Pipeline, through which are being developed facilities for genome editing, 
high-throughput controlled environment imaging and field-scale phenotyping, and 
a plant commercialization incubator. Core facilities for genomics, 
bioinformatics, microscopy, metabolomics, NMR, X-ray crystallography, flow 
cytometry and proteomics are available. Substantial resources for field-based 
research are also available near campus and throughout the state.

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading 
colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural-resource sciences and is 
ranked number 5 globally in the 2015 QS World University Rankings. The College 
is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and 
extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all 
missions, and to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment. Purdue is an 
ADVANCE institution – 
www.purdue.edu/dp/advance. The College has 11 
academic departments and includes 330 faculty, 2,710 undergraduate students, 
and 685 graduate students. The College’s strategic plan can be accessed at 
https://www2.ag.purdue.edu/Pages/strategicplan.aspx.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in life, computational, or physical sciences, 
preferably with at least two years of post-doctoral experience or its 
equivalent, a strong publication record, the potential to develop a vigorous, 
extramurally funded research program, and a commitment to both 
hypothesis-driven research and teaching excellence. Applications should be 
submitted electronically to 
molecula...@purdue.edu and should include in a 
single pdf file a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two page summary of research 
interests, a one-page teaching statement, and the names and contact information 
for three references. Applicants may learn more about the departments involved 
in this search at https://ag.purdue.edu/plantsciences/pages/molecularag.aspx 
and indicate in their application up to two departments of greatest interest. 
Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2015, and will continue until 
the positions are filled. A background check is required for employment in 
these positions.

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action 
Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, 
including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected 
veterans are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Technician, Boston-Area Climate Experiment

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

Lead research technician, Boston-Area Climate Experiment
 
We are seeking applicants for the position of lead research technician at the 
Boston-Area Climate Experiment (BACE).  This is a full-time position based at 
the BACE site in Waltham, Massachusetts (approx. 9 miles from Boston).  The 
successful applicant will maintain the BACE and conduct and assist with 
ecological research at the site.  S/he will be responsible for maintaining a 
well-organized research environment, maintaining and organizing lab records, 
equipment, and supplies, analyzing experimental data and presenting results, 
helping to coordinate activities of undergraduate researchers, troubleshooting 
problems, ensuring that safe research practices are followed in the lab and in 
the field, and performing other assigned duties.  The technician will work 
occasional odd hours and weekends as dictated by field or lab work schedules, 
and will sometimes work outdoors in inclement weather.  The technician will 
spend about 70% of their working hours outdoors.
 
The position is open immediately (pending paperwork at Purdue), with an 
immediate start preferred.
 
Applicants should have an educational background (bachelor’s or preferably 
M.S.) that includes coursework in ecology or environmental science.  We would 
be particularly interested in candidates with previous experience as a 
technician in plant ecology labs, experience working on outdoor experiments 
that simulate climate change in natural or managed ecosystems, experience 
working with large datasets, managing student employees, and/or working in 
old-field ecosystems of the northeastern United States.  The initial 
appointment will be for a period of six months, with a one-year extension of 
the position contingent upon satisfactory performance.  Further extensions will 
depend on performance and future funding.  Salary will be commensurate with 
experience.  The technician will be employed by Purdue University (an equal 
access/equal opportunity university), but will be based in the Boston area, 
with little or no travel to Purdue.
 
Potential applicants should email Jeff Dukes (jsdu...@purdue.edu) a statement 
of interest and resume (or CV) with contact information for two or more 
references, using the subject line “BACE technician.”  Applications will be 
considered as they are received.
 
For more information on the experiment, see the BACE website: 
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jsdukes/bace.html

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor, Stable Isotope Geochemistry - Purdue University

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

Assistant Professor-Stable Isotope Geochemistry
Purdue University
The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), within the 
College of Science, Purdue University, invites applications for a tenure track 
faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of stable 
isotope geochemistry to begin August, 2014.  To complement and expand existing 
EAPS strengths in stable isotope biogeochemistry and atmospheric chemistry, 
meteorology, climate science, and geodynamics, we seek candidates applying 
stable isotope measurements to investigate the links between large-scale 
processes and phenomena occurring or observed at various scales, including but 
not limited to land/atmosphere exchange of water, carbon, sediment, and 
nutrients.  Preference will be given to candidates whose research involves 
novel approaches to working across scales (both temporal and spatial) and/or 
emphasizes the integration of observations and models with applications in the 
field of biogeochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, hydrology, ecology, and 
climate science.  Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. in Geological 
Sciences, Ecological Sciences or related field at the time of employment. The 
appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded, 
internationally recognized research program and to teach and mentor students at 
the undergraduate and graduate levels. At Purdue, the candidate will find 
complimentary and supportive colleagues whose research and teaching endeavors 
are nurtured and promoted among many centers including those within Purdue’s 
Discovery Park Global Sustainability Institute 
(http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/sustainability/).

Applications should include curriculum vitae, a statement of research and 
teaching goals and plan, contact information of three individuals who can 
provide letters of reference, and three selected reprints and be submitted 
electronically at https://hiring.science.purdue.edu. Review of applications 
will begin December 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. 
Questions should be addressed to search committee chair Dr. Timothy Filley 
(fil...@purdue.edumailto:fil...@purdue.edu). A background check is required 
for employment in this position. Additional information on EAPS can be found at 
http://www.eaps.purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action 
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in evolutionary ecology – Purdue University

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

Faculty Position in Evolutionary Ecology
Department of Biological Sciences
Purdue University
 
The Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, invites applicants 
for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Evolutionary Ecology.  We 
seek candidates whose research integrates the fields of ecology and 
evolutionary biology through investigations in subfields such as community and 
conservation ecology, population and evolutionary genetics, and evolutionary 
dynamics.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in ecology or 
evolutionary biology; postdoctoral experience preferred.  We expect to fill one 
academic-year appointment at the Assistant Professor level.  The successful 
applicant is expected to conduct research to address fundamental questions in 
an area listed above, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute 
to activities in the Department of Biological Sciences, Department of Forestry 
and Natural Resources, and interdisciplinary programs.
 
The Department of Biological Sciences has over 50 faculty members conducting 
research in a wide range of fields including evolutionary biology, ecology, 
behavior, microbiology/virology, structural biology, developmental biology, 
molecular/cell biology, and bioinformatics. Further information about the 
Department is available at http://www.bio.purdue.edu/.  The successful 
candidate will have opportunities to interact with allied scientists across the 
University, including colleagues in Purdue’s Center for the Environment, 
Climate Change Research Center, and Bindley Bioscience Center.  Purdue has 
first-rate laboratory and computational facilities for analytical and systems 
work, and a wide variety of field facilities in the surrounding landscape 
including the Ross Biological Reserve.
 
Applications must be submitted electronically to 
https://hiring.science.purdue.edu as a PDF file that includes a detailed 
curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees, a 2 - 3 page summary 
of research interests, and a one-page teaching statement.  Inquiries should be 
directed to Evolutionary Ecology Search Committee, Department of Biological 
Sciences, Purdue University, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054.  
Review of applications will begin November 8, 2013 and continue until the 
position is filled.  A background check will be required for employment in this 
position.
 
Purdue University in an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action 
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

[ECOLOG-L] Lead research technician position - Boston-Area Climate Experiment

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

Lead research technician, Boston-Area Climate Experiment

We are seeking applicants for the position of lead research technician at the 
Boston-Area Climate Experiment (BACE).  This is a full-time position based at 
the BACE site in Waltham, Massachusetts (approx. 9 miles from Boston).  The 
successful applicant will maintain the BACE and conduct and assist with 
ecological research at the site.  S/he will be responsible for maintaining a 
well-organized research environment, maintaining and organizing lab records, 
equipment, and supplies, analyzing experimental data and presenting results, 
helping to coordinate activities of undergraduate researchers, troubleshooting 
problems, ensuring that safe research practices are followed in the lab and in 
the field, and performing other assigned duties.  The technician will work 
occasional odd hours and weekends as dictated by field or lab work schedules, 
and will sometimes work outdoors in inclement weather.  The technician will 
spend about 70% of their working hours outdoors.

The position is open immediately (pending paperwork at Purdue), with an 
immediate start preferred.

Applicants should have an educational background (bachelor’s or preferably 
M.S.) that includes coursework in ecology or environmental science.  We would 
be particularly interested in candidates with previous experience as a 
technician in plant ecology labs, experience working on outdoor experiments 
that simulate climate change in natural or managed ecosystems, experience 
working with large datasets, managing student employees, and/or working in 
old-field ecosystems of the northeastern United States.  The initial 
appointment will be for a period of six months, with extension of the position 
contingent upon satisfactory performance and future funding.  Salary will be 
commensurate with experience.  The technician will be employed by Purdue 
University (an equal access/equal opportunity university), but will be based in 
the Boston area, with little or no travel to Purdue.

Potential applicants should email Jeff Dukes 
(jsdu...@purdue.edumailto:jsdu...@purdue.edu) a statement of interest and 
resume (or CV) with contact information for two or more references, using the 
subject line “BACE technician.”  Applications will be considered as they are 
received.

For more information on the experiment, see the BACE website: 
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jsdukes/bace.html


Jeffrey S. Dukes
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
and Department of Biological Sciences
Purdue University
715 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN  47907-2061
Tel: (765) 494-1446  Fax: (765) 494-9461

Email:  jsdu...@purdue.edumailto:jsdu...@purdue.edu
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jsdukes/Dukes.html

INTERFACE research coordination network:
http://www.bio.purdue.edu/INTERFACE/index.php