Research Technician Positions in iUTAH (innovative urban
transitions and arid-region hydro-sustainability)
We seek three technicians to take responsibilities for the
operations of climatic and hydrologic monitoring systems in
northern Utah. These technicians will have daily
responsibility for all aspects of hydrological
instrumentation network design, operation/maintenance, data
quality assurance/control, and training.iUTAH
(http://iutahepscor.org) is a statewide project funded
through the National Science Foundation's EPSCoR Program.
Planned research instrumentation will quantify aspects of
climate, snow and vegetation dynamics, and water quantity
and quality in the Logan, Red Butte, and middle Provo
watersheds. Aside from these duties the iUTAH project will
afford excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary
experiences in hydrologic data management and
interpretation. One technician will be hired to work at each
of three universities: Brigham Young University, University
of Utah, and Utah State University. Hiring and management
reporting will be university specific (see HR links below).
Overall Responsibilities:
.Work with iUTAH researchers to choose instruments most
appropriate for project goals; assemble quotations/bids;
oversee instrument installation
.Assemble existing standard operating procedures for
hydrological instrumentation; develop iUTAH-specific
standard operating procedures for operation and maintenance
of hydrological instrumentation to ensure that data quality,
service, and security of data products are linked to needs
of iUTAH researchers
.Test and calibrate hydrological instrumentation according
to standard operating procedures; validate and analyze data
as part of quality assurance and control
.Field data collection responsibilities include (a) conduct
routine maintenance and calibration of climate and aquatic
sensors according to standard operating procedures; (b)
measure stream flow and prepare rating curve for surface
water locations; (c) collect and prepare snow and water
samples for biogeochemical analyses
.Participate in iUTAH project meetings and activities at
home institution and state-wide
.Train iUTAH researchers how to use instrumentation
Minimum Requirements
.Bachelors degree in science or engineering
.Experience in field work and environmental measurements
.High motivation and independence with good interpersonal
and communication skills
.Ability to lift 50 lbs
.Ability to travel on a daily basis and to work in inclement
weather (rain, snow, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
.Masters Degree with research experience/thesis in some
aspect of environmental science
.Technical experience in either climate monitoring and
environmental data acquisition (e.g., Campbell Scientific
data loggers) or stream hydrogeography and aquatic sensors
(e.g., YSI datasondes)
.Ability to drive a snowmobile or to ski in backcountry
locations
Salary and benefits are competitive and specifics depend on
the university hiring practices. One technician will be
employed at each of three institutions. To apply for these
positions, please apply through the specific HR links below
* Brigham Young University (College of Arts and Science)
(Zach Aanderud <[email protected]>)
* University of Utah (Global Change and Sustainability
Center) (http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/18498)
* Utah State University (Ecology Center)
(jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57911)
--
Best,
Dave
Dave Bowling
Dept. of Biology
University of Utah
