Position Announcements
Wetland biogeochemistry technician
Wetland biogeochemistry technician. A Research Specialist
position is available at the University of South Carolina’s Baruch
Marine Field Laboratory (Georgetown, SC) to examine how
saltwater intrusion will impact the fate of organic carbon (i.e.,
preservation vs. degradation) in coastal freshwater wetlands. In
collaboration with scientists from the University of South
Carolina and Virginia Commonwealth University, the successful
candidate will conduct experiments to look at the effects of
saltwater intrusion on the turnover of soil carbon pools and
understand how changes in rates of plant and soil respiration
affect ecosystem-level metabolism. The research will include
fieldwork in wetlands in South Carolina and Virginia,
measurements of the efflux rate and isotopic composition of
soil-derived carbon dioxide and methane in laboratory and field
settings, and physico-chemical analysis of soils and plants. The
candidate must be comfortable working in the field throughout
the year and in the laboratory. A M.S. degree in a relevant field
or a B.S. degree plus two years of related experience is required.
Experience in wetland science and/or biogeochemistry is
desired, as is prior experience with gas flux techniques,
measurement of CO2 and CH4 carbon isotopic signatures,
and/or soil analysis. Funding is available for three years. This
position includes full benefits, including annual and sick leave,
health insurance, and retirement. A full description of the
position and duties can be found at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Applications must be submitted through the USC jobs website
and must include a cover letter, vita/resume, and contact
information for at least three references. Evaluation of
applications will begin 10 January 2012 and will continue until
the position is filled. For specific questions about the position,
please contact Scott Neubauer (scott@belle.baruch.sc.edu). For
more information about USC’s Baruch Institute and the Wetland
Biogeochemistry Lab, please visit http://www.cas.sc.edu/baruch
and http://links.baruch.sc.edu/faculty/neubauer/welcome.html.
The University of South Carolina is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.