Research Scientist 3

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

4d • $4,236 - $5,094 • Onsite

About The Position

The Webster Lab (https://websterlab.weebly.com/) and Litvak Lab (https://www.litvaklab.org/) at the University of New Mexico jointly seek applications for a Riparian Research Scientist 3. The position will support the establishment of a new research program studying carbon cycling in Rio Grande riparian forests as part of the Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research Program (https://sevlter.unm.edu/).

The candidate will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of one tall (~30 m) eddy covariance tower and a network of instrumented groundwater wells. Responsibilities include installing, servicing and troubleshooting environmental sensors (above- and below-ground, terrestrial and aquatic), data management, data quality assurance, and contributing to ecological measurements and ecosystem studies.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable working at height (willing to be tower-climb certified)
• Hands-on technical and problem-solving skills, particularly with sensors, wiring, data loggers, and solar power
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• Ready to work in the field under hot, dry, and muggy conditions
• Experience operating in rugged outdoor conditions
• Experience with groundwater monitoring
• Background in ecosystem ecology, hydrology, micrometeorology or environmental engineering

Responsibilities

• day-to-day operation of one tall (~30 m) eddy covariance tower and a network of instrumented groundwater wells
• installing, servicing and troubleshooting environmental sensors (above- and below-ground, terrestrial and aquatic)
• data management
• data quality assurance
• contributing to ecological measurements and ecosystem studies

Benefits

• This is a benefits eligible position.
• The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
• See the Benefits home page for a more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees