Research Asst ; Temp

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Primary job duties include:

1. Analytical chemistry assays and biological characterization of environmental samples in Ann Arbor laboratory.

2. Data entry into computer spreadsheets and online repositories.

3. Statistical and graphical analysis of data. Data preparation for proposals and manuscripts for publication.

4. Collecting and analyzing environmental (water, soil) samples, including field work in Northern Alaska (dependent on funding).

A suitable candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a natural science discipline such as biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences, plus the ability to translate, adapt, and apply this knowledge. The successful candidate should have lab experience in detailed, high-quality biogeochemical analyses of samples, and should show evidence of skill in computer data entry and analysis. In addition to the above, desired qualifications include experience in field collection of environmental samples in remote areas under difficult conditions, and experience in operating and coordinating a research collection and analysis program with minimal supervision.

Experience in aquatic ecology or with the following laboratory instruments is also preferred:
Total Organic Carbon analyzer, nutrient autoanalyzer, auto-titrator, fluorometer, Carbon-Hydrogen-Nitrogen analyzer, ion and gas chromatography, etc.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is primarily a lab position, but may also require moderately strenuous summer field work in the Arctic (hiking with full packs over tundra) during June through August.

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