Dear colleagues,
 
I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass this message on to 
qualified individuals who are looking for a technician position 
beginning this fall.

*SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: *

*Ecosystem Ecology / Biogeochemistry / Global Change
Boston University, Department of Biology*
A position is available for a full-time research technician to help 
facilitate and conduct field and laboratory research under the 
supervision of Dr. Pamela Templer at Boston University. He or she will 
help manage a laboratory composed of undergraduate and graduate 
students, as well as visiting scientists. Research projects in the lab 
focus on the effects of climate change and atmospheric pollutants on 
nutrient cycling in temperate forest ecosystems. Tasks will include the 
collection and chemical analysis of plant materials, soil, gas and water 
samples. For sample analysis, the Research Technician will be trained in 
and use a gas chromatograph, carbon-nitrogen autoanalyzer, inorganic 
nutrient autoanalyzer (Lachat), as well as an isotope ratio mass 
spectrometer. The Research Technician will be primarily responsible for 
specialized methods in the lab, including (but not limited to) isotope 
analysis, sap flow measurements and data management. The Technician's 
time will be split between approximately 25% field work (at the Hubbard 
Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire and Harvard Forest in 
Massachusetts) and 75% lab work (at Boston University).

Applicants with an undergraduate or MS degree in chemistry, ecology or 
related field are desired. Previous research experience in inorganic 
chemistry, ecology, plant and/or soil analyses is a plus. Interested 
applicants should send their letter of interest and resume (including 
relevant course work) and contact information of 2-3 professional 
references to Pamela Templer at [log in to unmask]

*Starting date: September 21, 2009 (negotiable)*

More information about the lab can be found at:
people.bu.edu/ptempler

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Pamela Templer, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Boston University
5 Cummington Street
Boston, MA 02215

phone 617-353-6978
fax 617-353-6340
people.bu.edu/ptempler