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POSITION: Field and Lab Research Assistant (1-year appointment with the possibility of extension) 
AGENCIES: Brown University and the Marine Biological Laboratory

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Candidate will work with Brown University and the Marine Biological Laboratory to assist with research on nitrogen cycling and soil greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural and forested ecosystems. The candidate will spend time at both the Marine Biological Laboratory, Ecosystems Center in Woods Hole, MA and Brown University in Providence, RI. The position also requires considerable travel to field sites in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Responsibilities will include maintenance of gas analyzers and an eddy flux tower, collection of soil and plant samples, field and laboratory methods in ecosystem ecology, and data entry.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Previous experience in ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, or other natural resource field experience; valid driver’s license required; excellent organization and communication skills; successful applicants will have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Field work in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (field sites in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) will occur between April and August, requiring extensive travel during this time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

B.S. in Ecosystem Ecology or related field; previous experience with gas analyzers and/or eddy flux towers; experience handling large datasets.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Start date is negotiable, but the position is available immediately. To apply, please send an electronic application containing a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone number, and email addresses of three references to Rebecca Ryals (rebecca_ryals@brown.edu) and Jim Tang (jtang@mbl.edu).