The researcher will assist a team of Environmental Earth Scientists with laboratory and field experiments involving land-atmosphere exchange of atmospheric trace gases, particularly carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane. Laboratory duties will primarily include 1) analytical management of infrared spectroscopy instrumentation for measurement of atmospheric trace gases and their stable isotopes, 2) design, construction, and maintenance of field and laboratory gas analysis and data collection systems, 3) stable isotope and other analyses of gases, plants, soils, and water, 4) data analysis, and 5) interaction with and training of students and postdoctoral scientists.
Field research will take place in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains, in Colorado, and other sites. Field work may involve a few one-week trips per year plus more frequent travel to maintain continuous measurements (2 days every few weeks). Field work will sometimes physical effort with long hours in adverse conditions. Minimum Requirements: 1) a Bachelors degree in science or engineering, 2) demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation, 3) proficiency with PC computers, 4) computer programming experience, 4) strong communication and quantitative skills, and 5) self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications: 1) a Masters degree with research experience/thesis in some aspect of Environmental Earth Science, 2) experience with isotope ratio infrared spectroscopy (IRIS) and/or isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS), 3) Matlab or similar programming experience, 4) datalogger programming experience, and 5) basic electronics knowledge. This is a full-time, grant funded position with an initial appointment of 6 months and potential for repeated renewal, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Review of applicants will begin Sept 1, 2013; the position will remain open until filled. The position is based at the University of Utah (http://www.utah.edu/) in Salt Lake City. The University of Utah is ranked among the top 35 research institutions in the nation by the National Science Foundation and is home to more than 30,000 students and 18,000 employees. Salt Lake City is a sunny Western city with outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, including “the greatest snow on earth!” Salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply, go to the University Human Resources site http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/25479. For more information contact Dr. Dave Bowling, Associate Professor Dept. of Biology, University of Utah [email protected]
