A field and lab technician (Research Analyst I; part-time, 20 h/week) is sought to assist with field sampling and laboratory analysis as part of a new two-year study on nitrogen biogeochemistry and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural settings in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
The position is in the Environmental Biogeochemistry Lab, Department of Environmental Science and Management, Portland State University, in Portland, OR. Responsibilities include: field data and sample collection, sample processing, and laboratory analyses. Desired qualifications: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, soil science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, geology, or related field. Training on specific procedures will be provided, but applicants with field work experience, particularly in agricultural settings, and with a strong chemistry background are preferred. To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (including email address) for 3 references, to Dr. Jennifer Morse at [email protected], with “Research Analyst” as the subject. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Desired start date is October 1, 2016.
