Permanent Research Technician Position Available
Peatland and Permafrost Research
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Institute of Arctic Biology
Fairbanks, Alaska
Review of Applications will begin on Wednesday, 25 June 2008.
Position will remain open until filled.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=63367
Or contact:
David McGuire
Email: ffadm [at] uaf.edu
Phone: 907-474-6242
The University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a research
technician 2 position at the Institute of Arctic Biology. The successful
candidate will be responsible for the collection and maintenance of
environmental data associated with the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX;
see http://apex.msu.edu/), located near the Bonanza Creek Experimental
Forest, outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Duties include:
1) The operation and maintenance of data acquisition systems (primarily
data loggers) at monitoring sites associated with the Bonanza Creek
Experimental Forest near Fairbanks, Alaska
2) Operation and maintenance of a water table manipulation system
3) Assistance in conducting hydrological and biogeochemical research,
including data acquisition and analysis.
To be considered for the position, candidates must possess experience
working outside in various weather conditions (including winter), and
must have skills in data collection, accurate record keeping, and
spreadsheet use. Preferred abilities include the operation, programming,
and repair of environmental data acquisition systems. At least one year
of college coursework or an equivalent combination of training and
experience is required of applicants for this position. A Bachelor's of
Art or Science in engineering or science, with a major in hydrological
emphasis and previous experience is preferred. Salary starts at $16.14
per hour with a higher wage possible depending on experience.
Applications for this position can be submitted at the following URL:
http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=63367 or by going to
http://www.uakjobs.com and entering posting number 00555508.
Applications will be received until the position is filled, but review
of applications will begin on Wednesday, 25 June 2008.
Further information on the nature of the position can be obtained by
contacting:
David McGuire
Phone: 907-474-6242
Email: ffadm [at] uaf.edu