Job Opportunity in Global Climate Change

[University of Nevada, Las Vegas]

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the Nevada Desert Research
Center and Dr. Stan Smith’s lab at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. This
research position (Lab and Field Technician) will be involved in measuring
aboveground productivity responses to elevated CO2 at the FACE (free-air CO2
enrichment) experiment in southern Nevada on the Nevada Test Site
(http://www.unlv.edu/Climate_Change_Research/).  Job duties include
physically demanding field work, sample processing, data entry and data
management. The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Biology and
possess a good working knowledge of plant ecology, plant taxonomy, methods
of vegetation surveys, and soil science including respiration measurements.
  The candidate must be able to endure early morning field work, long days,
hot temperatures and flexibility in working hours.  Those individuals who
are self-motivated, independent, have good plant identification skills, a
strong working knowledge of Excel, and have completed course work in
statistics are preferred. The position starts April 16 and is available for
6 months with a 1 year renewal contingent upon funding.  Because the Nevada
Desert Research Facility is located on the Nevada Test Site, applicants must
be a U.S. citizen to obtain a DOE security clearance. Salary is commensurate
with experience.  Please contact Dene Charlet ([EMAIL PROTECTED];
702-895-2347) for questions regarding this position.  Please send your
resume including, three professional references, to Stan Smith
([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Review of applications will begin on April 9. UNLV is
an EEO/AA employer.