Penn State's Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking a Research Technologist. The successful candidate will work in Dr. Bradley Cardinale’s freshwater ecology laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University. The individual will help manage the lab as well as assist with experiments that focus on the ecological impacts of biodiversity change in streams, lakes, and wetlands. Responsibilities will include (1) setting up and maintaining cultures of freshwater organisms, including various species of algae and invertebrates that are used in laboratory and field experiments, (2) overseeing employee safety training, as well as lab compliance with PSU requirements for environmental health and safety, (3) ordering and ensuring proper installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance of laboratory and field research supplies and equipment, (4) assist with the preparation, set-up, maintenance, and collection of data from laboratory and field-based experiments, (5) use of standard methods to perform a variety of limnological analyses ranging from physical and chemical characterization of water samples, to analysis and identification of biological samples of algae and invertebrates, and (6) manage project databases and assist with summaries and preliminary analyses of data.
WHERE: The Cardinale lab is part of The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (https://ecosystems.psu.edu/). The Pennsylvania State University was recently ranked 18th nationally among ‘Top Public Schools’ by U.S. News. Due to its natural beauty, preservation of forested areas, vibrant arts program, lively downtown landscape, and high quality of living at an affordable price, Livability.com ranked State College, PA among the top 100 Best Places to Live (they don’t call it ‘Happy Valley’ for nothing).
DURATION: This is a full-time, limited term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility for refunding for a second and third year. The position is available starting in June, 2023.
REQUIREMENTS: This position will be filled as a level 2 and typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field is preferred. Prior experience working in freshwater habitats or with freshwater organisms is desirable.
APPLICATIONS: To apply, go to Penn State’s Careers website at https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Click on the box that reads “Staff & Technical Service” opportunities and then search for job requisition id REQ_0000040561.
The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position: This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.
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