Projects relating to urban ecology, green infrastructure, climate change, and semi-arid landscape change through Biosphere 2 (see:www.u.arizona.edu/~mzucker).

Duties include: field sampling of soils and
plants, processing samples for carbon and nutrients, conducting
microcosm experiments to asses microbial function, working with low-level
remote sensing, supervision of undergraduate researchers, data management
and data qa/qc; statistical analyses of data; and participation in the
interpretation and presentation of project results.  Because Biosphere 2 is
a public science center facility, additional duties will relate to public
interaction and interpretation, including maintaining project websites,
facilitating citizen science research, and interacting with the public at
Biosphere 2.  A Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental sciences, soil
science, biology, or related discipline is required, as is previous research
experience related to soils, ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry,
ecohydrology, etc. Previous experience with routine chemical analysis of
soils, soil enzyme analysis,  processing of hyperspectral and infrared
imaging, dataloggers field-gas analyzers preferred.  Experience with GIS,
statistical analysis, database management is desired. Excellent time
management, organizational, and communication skills required. Note:
Position will occasionally require performing physical labor during field
work including under adverse (hot and dry) weather conditions. Occasional
work after hours and on weekends may be required as projects determine. The
position includes a university benefits package and a competitive salary
commensurate with experience.

This is a full time, one year position available immediately and will be
renewable based on performance – desired start date is between March 21 and
30.  For consideration, send a cover letter describing your research
experience and interest, resume, and contact information for three
professional references to Dr. Mitchell Pavao-Zuckerman,
mzucker@email.arizona.edu, Biosciences West, Rm 310, Tucson, Arizona, 85721.

Applicants will have to apply through the University of Arizona’s HR
website:
https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1305992728112
Job Title: Research/Laboratory Aide (Extended Temporary), Department:
1306-Biosphere 2.