Micrometeorological Instrument Technologist

Micrometeorological Instrument Technologist

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Working Title: Micrometeorological Instrument Technologist
Department: School of Natural Resources-0844
Requisition Number: S_250372
Posting Open Dateb /12/2025
Application Review Date: 05/28/2025
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

At the School of Natural Resources, we champion the natural world and aim to answer questions about climate, plants, animals, water, and soil. This role will divide time between UNL’s East Campus in Lincoln, NE, and the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC), located near Ithaca, NE—an easy 30‑minute drive from campus.

• Be responsible for the micro‑meteorological instrumentation at the Agricultural Meteorology field research sites at ENREEC.
• Design, modify, and collaborate with PIs regarding protocol and methodology of research topics and provide research planning/design input.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate highly sophisticated meteorological instruments.
• Provide technical consultation to faculty, students, and staff.
• Collect detailed agro‑meteorological data as part of two long research projects (Ameri Flux Management Project and Long‑Term Agricultural Research Project).
• Analyze data, compare against previous results and scientific theory, review data quality, ensure data integrity, compile results, and prepare progress reports for publications.

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with a university match

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science, agronomy, engineering or related field plus two years’ experience managing or carrying out experiments in environmental, agronomy, or engineering sciences. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, agronomy, engineering or related field plus four years’ experience managing or carrying out experiments in environmental, agronomy, or engineering sciences.
  AND
• Project management and problem‑solving/troubleshooting experience required.
• Knowledge of compliance and safety regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Good technical, analytical, organizational, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field work experience making measurements using micrometeorology sensors.
• Experience installing, maintaining and calibrating micrometeorological instruments.

• Pre‑Placement Driving Record Review
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Physical
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Criminal History Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

Apply for this position by clicking the “Apply for this Job” button. Create a new application or edit your current application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and a list of professional references as three separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Job Category: Managerial/Professional
Job Type: Full‑Time
Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE