<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:01:14 -0500</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">From: "Wendy H. Yang" <</span><a href="mailto:wyang@LIFE.ILLINOIS.EDU" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">wyang@LIFE.ILLINOIS.EDU</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">></span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Subject: Research Specialist Job Opening at University of Illinois</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">The Department of Plant Biology at the University of Illinois,</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) seeks a full time field research specialist in the</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Global Change Ecology and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry lab to work on</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">related projects funded by the USDA and NSF. The overall goal of the USDA</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">project is to determine the environmental and genetic potential for</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) to occur in Midwest</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">agricultural soils under various management practices (e.g., perennial</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">versus annual crop, fertilization, etc.). The overall goal of the NSF</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">project is to improve mechanistic understanding of when, where, and why</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">DNRA is an important nitrogen transformation process in upland,</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">terrestrial ecosystems. Both projects utilize state-of-the-art stable</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">isotope and molecular techniques, with the USDA project including</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">fieldwork on local UIUC research farms and the NSF project focusing on</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">laboratory experiments with soils collected from across the NSF Critical</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Zone Observatory network.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Major responsibilities in the field include the following:</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Sample soil pore water and trace gas fluxes</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Collect soil samples for laboratory experiments</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Major responsibilities in the laboratory include the following:</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Analyze soil, gas, and water samples</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Prepare reagents</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Conduct stable isotope pool dilution and tracer experiments</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Extract DNA and RNA from soils</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Maintain laboratory instrumentation related to this project (including a</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">gas chromatograph and isotope ration mass spectrometer interfaced with a</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">trace gas analyzer and elemental analyzer)</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Purchase and receive chemicals and scientific supplies related to this</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">project</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• May assist with data compilation and analysis</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Supervise undergraduate students assisting with this project including,</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">but not limited to: Scheduling student hours; delegating tasks to</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">students; serving as point-person for students' questions in lab; and</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">ensuring quality of student work.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">QUALIFICATIONS</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Required:</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">related field</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Prior field and laboratory experience in ecology</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Preferred:</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">• Research experience in the laboratory and in the field related to</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">biogeochemistry (e.g., trace gas flux measurements, soil sampling, wet</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">chemistry, gas chromatography) and molecular biology (e.g., DNA</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">extraction, RNA extraction, PCR, Illumina sequencing, bioinformatics)</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">This is a full-time, academic professional position appointed on a</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">12-month service basis. The expected start date is a soon as possible</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">date; however no hiring decision will be made until after that date.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile through</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><a href="http://go.illinois.edu/FieldRschSpec" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">http://go.illinois.edu/<wbr>FieldRschSpec</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"> and upload your cover letter</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">detailing qualifications noted above and resume by </span><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span class="gmail-aQJ">September 7, 2017</span></span><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Online application will require the names and contact information,</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">including email addresses, for three professional references. Full</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">consideration will be given to complete applications received by the</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">closing date. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">For further information, please contact: Jana Lenz at </span><a href="mailto:janalenz@illinois.edu" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">janalenz@illinois.edu</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><a href="http://go.illinois.edu/EEO" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">http://go.illinois.edu/EEO</a><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">. To learn more about the University’s</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">commitment to diversity, please visit</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><a href="http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">http://www.inclusiveillinois.<wbr>illinois.edu</a><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span><wbr style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">~~~~~</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Wendy H. Yang, Ph.D.</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Assistant Professor</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Departments of Plant Biology and Geology</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">265 Morrill Hall</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">505 S Goodwin Ave</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Urbana, IL 61801</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Lab/Office: 639 Morrill Hall</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Office phone: 217-244-2614</span><br style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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