Our research team at Miami University seeks a full-time (with benefits) Research Assistant/Associate to participate in research on watersheds and lakes (https://actonltreb.blog/). This project examines how long-term changes in ecosystem subsidies, driven by alterations in watershed agriculture, impact the food web and ecosystem of Acton Lake, a eutrophic reservoir in Ohio. PIs include Michael Vanni (https://vannilab.com/), María González (http://miamioh.edu/cas/academics/departments/biology/about/faculty/gonza...), Bart Grudzinski (https://grudzinskilab.weebly.com/), and Nicole Hayes (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IsCOooAAAAAJ&hl=en)
Duties include field work, including sampling of streams and lakes and maintenance of automated water samplers and sensors; day-to-day laboratory management; processing of samples for analyses of nutrients, zooplankton and fish; data management; training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students; and assisting with publications. The position is for 1 year and renewable for up to 5 years, pending satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in biology, ecology, environmental science, chemistry, or other natural science; at least 1 year of experience (3 years preferred) in aquatic ecology or related field, including field work. We seek an individual with experience with, or willingness to learn, these skills: field sampling, including trailering and operation of motor boats and sampling for water quality, plankton and fish; laboratory skills, especially those related to water quality analyses and identification of fish and zooplankton; personnel management, including supervision of students and the ability to be a team player; and data management.
Submit cover letter and resume to http://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/495692. Direct inquiries about the position to Michael Vanni at vannimj@miamioh.edu. Review of applications begins on July 31, 2019 and continues until position is filled.
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