Wetland biogeochemistry technician. A grant-funded Research Specialist I position is available at the University of South Carolinas Baruch Marine Field Laboratory (Georgetown, SC) to examine the biogeochemical impacts of salt-water intrusion on carbon cycling in tidal freshwater marshes. The successful candidate will help conduct experiments to look at the effects of salt-water intrusion on ecosystem primary production and decomposition, understand how flooding affects rates and pathways of marsh-atmosphere-water exchanges, and determine how persistent, multi-year exposure to salt-water affects pools of soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus. The research will include measurements of carbon dioxide and methane gas fluxes during low and high tides, porewater chemistry, and soil carbon/nitrogen/phosphorus contents in experimental marsh plots in South Carolina, where salinity has been manipulated since June 2008. The candidate must be comfortable working in the field throughout the year and in the laboratory. A M.S. degree in a relevant field or a B.S. degree plus two years of related experience is required. Experience in wetland science and/or biogeochemistry is desired, as is prior experience with gas flux techniques and/or dissolved inorganic carbon measurements. Funding is initially available for one year. This position includes full benefits, including annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement. A full description of the position and duties can be found at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must be submitted through the USC job website and must include a cover letter, vita/resume, and contact information for at least three references. Evaluation of applications will begin on 12 March 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date for this position is May 1, 2010. For specific questions about the position, please contact Scott Neubauer (sc...@belle.baruch.sc.edu). For more information about USCs Baruch Institute and the Wetland Biogeochemistry Lab, please visit http://www.cas.sc.edu/baruch and http://links.baruch.sc.edu/faculty/neubauer/welcome.html. The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
