A Research Specialist is sought to provide primary technical support for the AmeriFlux eddy covariance flux tower site operated for over ten years by the University of Missouri in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The site is located at the 2260-acre Baskett Wildlife Research and Education Center (BWREC) near Columbia, MO. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The successful applicant will be responsible for monitoring, maintenance and operation of the tower and associated instruments in the tower footprint, including (but not limited to), data logging systems, data communications and computing equipment. Assistance in other aspects of ongoing research at the site is expected. The successful applicant should be familiar with operation and troubleshooting of meteorological and other environmental sensors, data logging and data communications equipment, and PC-based micro computing equipment running Windows operating systems. Some physical labor directed toward tower structural maintenance and site research is expected. It is anticipated that the incumbent will possess at least a B.S. (M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred) in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental sciences, physical hydrology, climate monitoring, atmospheric science, ecosystem ecology or related field) and previous experience. Other position responsibilities include administrative, maintenance, and management activities including facilitating research and supervising seasonal staff, environmental health and safety, and educational opportunities for personnel associated with University, K-12, state and federal agencies, and other entities at the BWREC. For additional information please contact Dr. Jason Hubbart, hubba...@missouri.edu. Please apply online at: http://hrs.missouri.edu/find- a-job/, Job ID: 12604.
