Senior Research Technician: Ecosystem Ecology/Biogeochemistry, Boston
University, Department of Biology
A position is available for a full-time research technician to
conduct field and laboratory research under the supervision of Dr. Pamela
Templer at Boston University. The position will initially focus on the
startup of a new laboratory. As such, the position will at first require
a significant amount of time placing orders, setting up new laboratory
equipment and ensuring quality control. Once the laboratory equipment is
set up, the technician will help facilitate laboratory and field
research. Research projects will focus on nutrient cycling in forest
ecosystems. Research tasks will include the collection of plant
materials, soil and water samples in the Northeastern U.S., the analysis
of their chemical content and assisting in developing statistical models
to support data analysis. To achieve these goals, the Research Technician
will use equipment including a gas chromatograph, a carbon-nitrogen
autoanalyzer, an inorganic nutrient autoanalyzer and a mass spectrometer.
Previous research experience in inorganic chemistry, ecology, plant
and/or soil analyses is desirable. An undergraduate or MS degree in
chemistry, ecology or related field is desired. Applicants should
send their resume and contact information of three references to Pamela
Templer at [log in to unmask]
Starting date: July 20, 2005 (negotiable)
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Pamela H. Templer
Department of Biology
Boston University
5 Cummington Street
Boston, MA 02215
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