Dear Colleagues,

If you know of any potential candidates who might be interested in
a research technician position please pass along the following information.
Thanks so much and have a great holiday.

Best regards,
Sue Ziegler


Research Assistant

We are seeking a laboratory research assistant to assist with a DOE funded
project examining the impact of elevated CO2 on forest soil organic matter
transformations.  This project is part of an ongoing collaboration between
Drs. Sharon Billings at the University of Kansas and Susan Ziegler at
University of Arkansas.  This project primarily will entail laboratory
work, including soil incubations using 13C-labeled substrates and analysis
of soils for carbon isotopic composition (d13C) of phospholipid fatty
acids.  Laboratory incubations will be conducted at University of Kansas
while PLFA analyses will be conducted at University of Arkansas.  The
position may also require collection of soil samples from the Duke
University FACTS site.

The assistant will work closely with both graduate and undergraduate
students primarily at the University of Arkansas but will occasionally
visit the KU laboratory to participate in experimental set up and project
discussions.  Primary responsibilities will include: (1) sample preparation
for stable isotope analyses at UASIL (http://www.uark.edu/ua/isotope), (2)
solid phase extractions, (3) GC analysis including GCMS and GCIRMS, (4)
data entry, (5) QA/QC monitoring and (6) laboratory maintenance.  Potential
for involvement with other ongoing projects related to biogeochemistry and
global change exists depending upon abilities of the applicant.

We seek applicants with a minimum of a B.S. in chemistry, biology, or
related environmental science field.  Strong preference will be given to
those with experience with instrumental analysis and wet chemical
approaches, revious experience performing related laboratory tasks and/or
applicants possessing a relevant M.S..  Position is available February 1,
2005.

The University of Arkansas is the major Ph.D. - granting institution in the
State of Arkansas. It is located in Fayetteville
(http://www.accessfayetteville.org/), a rapidly growing community of 53,000
situated in the Ozark Mountains in the northwest corner of the state. Cited
in national surveys as one of the top ten cities in which to live, there
are ample opportunities for cultural and recreational activities.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae and letter of interest
to: Dr. Susan Ziegler, Associate Professor, Department of Biological
Sciences, SCEN 632, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
([log in to unmask]).

University of Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
and applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

Susan Ziegler
Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences -632 Science-Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR  72701
479-575-6944 (6342 lab)
fax. 479-575-4010
email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.uark.edu/~susanz