SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: Ecosystem Ecology / Biogeochemistry /Global Change Boston University, Department of Biology
A position is available for a full-time research technician to help facilitate and conduct field and laboratory research under the supervision of Dr. Pamela Templer at Boston University. He or she will also help manage a laboratory composed of undergraduate and graduate students. Research projects focus on the effects of climate change and atmospheric pollutants on nutrient cycling in temperate forest ecosystems. Tasks will include the collection and chemical analysis of plant materials, soil, and water samples. For sample analysis, the Research Technician will be trained in and use a gas chromatograph, carbon-nitrogen autoanalyzer, inorganic nutrient autoanalyzer (Lachat), as well as an isotope ratio mass spectrometer. Applicants with an undergraduate or MS degree in chemistry, ecology or related field are desired. Previous research experience in inorganic chemistry, ecology, plant and/or soil analyses is a plus. Interested applicants should send their letter of interest and resume (including relevant course work) and contact information of 2-3 professional references to Pamela Templer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Starting date: April 15, 2008 (negotiable) More information about the lab can be found at: people.bu.edu/ptempler -- Pamela Templer, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology Boston University 5 Cummington Street Boston, MA 02215 phone 617-353-6978 fax 617-353-6340 people.bu.edu/ptempler
