Research Technician-Plant Ecophysiology; Temporary

Position Information

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Working Title

Working Title Research Technician-Plant Ecophysiology (Temporary)

Department

Department School of Biological Sciences-1076

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260793

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/30/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/30/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Lab of Dr. Nick Smith in the School of Biological Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNL ) is seeking a Temporary Research Technician.

The lab examines the responses of plants and ecosystems to change in abiotic conditions and the resulting feedbacks from these responses to global change.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant group of researchers in the lab, which is housed within the Beadle Center at UNL .

The position provides laboratory, field, and administrative support to the Smith Ecophysiology Lab at UNL .

The successful candidate will provide laboratory, field, and administrative support to the Smith Ecophysiology Lab at UNL , including:

• Collaboratively develop and maintain laboratory protocols
• Train and support students and postdocs on lab protocols and during lab safety trainings
• Conduct chemical inventories and maintain SDS records
• Perform laboratory protocols relating to plant ecophysiology
• Assist in procurement of field and laboratory supplies and materials
• Assist in administrative coordination of lab events including scheduling
• Assist with writing grant applications to fund future research projects

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.S. in a field related to the work done in the lab (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, botany, forestry).
• 1-3 years of experience in laboratory and fieldwork in the biological sciences or other related discipline
• Experience working collaboratively and independently
• Expert-level command of word processing and spreadsheets
• An ability to quickly learn new lab and field techniques, both with guidance and in a self-taught capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• A masters or doctoral degree in a field related to the work done in the lab (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, botany, forestry)
• Experience in scientific data management
• Experience with scientific computing using R and/or Python
• Experience with plant ecophysiology methods (field and/or lab)
• Grant writing experience
• Science communication experience

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

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