A Research Associate II position is available in the labs of Drs. Melinda Smith and Alan Knapp in the Department of Biology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Preference will be given to those who can start by August 15th, 2018. Initial appointment is for one year with possible renewal for a second year contingent on performance and funding. Research in the Smith and Knapp Labs focuses on plant community and ecosystem ecology and the impacts of climate change and climate extremes on grassland ecosystems. The technician will be expected to lead projects in the field and lab and to supervise undergraduate students who are assisting with projects. These projects involve field experiments manipulating precipitation in grasslands in CO, KS and WY. The technician will oversee plant community composition and productivity sampling, as well as related laboratory sample processing. The technician will be expected to travel to field sites in CO, KS and WY and work under challenging field conditions. Preference will be given to applicants with prior ecological field research experience and a B.S. (plus three years experience) or M.S. in ecology or a related discipline. Data analysis skills or a strong desire to learn these skills is a plus. Interest in independent projects that stem from ongoing projects, as well as publication of results, will be encouraged, and other professional development opportunities will be made available. Salary will be $3,000 per month. To apply, please contact both Dr. Smith (melinda.sm...@colostate.edu) and Dr. Knapp (alan.kn...@colostate.edu) by July 31, 2018 with your CV, unofficial transcript(s), and a short statement describing research experiences, skills, and your interest in this position.
