[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Posting Request: Research Assistant-Soil Carbon Monitoring

[Amanda Poston]

*Woodwell Climate Research Center *

*Research Assistant-Soil Carbon Monitoring Opportunity*

*Job Reference: JSRA 21*

*Falmouth, Massachusetts*



*SUMMARY:* Woodwell Climate Research Center seeks a research assistant to
join our soil carbon lab working to support research related to the
development of soil spectroscopy for carbon monitoring and other
applications. The position will involve field, laboratory and data analysis
tasks. The successful candidate will work closely with the lead scientists
and postdoctoral fellows but also have responsibility to deliver and report
on projects.



*Responsibilities:*

·       Field sampling and field-based sensor use for soil carbon
monitoring.

·       Soil sample preparation for routine laboratory analyses.

·       Analyze soil samples on an infrared spectrophotometer and elemental
analyzer.

·       Calibrate/validate predictive models from soil spectral data for
numerous soil properties.

·       Create spatial maps of soil properties.

·       Analyze, synthesize, and present results in collaboration with
others.

*Qualifications and Experience:*

·       B.S. degree in Soil Science, Earth System Science, Geography, or a
related discipline, Master’s preferred.

·       Knowledge and interest in soil carbon science and soil resource
monitoring.

·       Ability to conduct local and remote field work.

·       Demonstrated laboratory experience.

·       Demonstrated data analysis skills.

·       Ability to implement complex R code and learn new skills as needed.

·       A passion for open data science.

·       Experience with geospatial analysis of data, preferred.

·       Scientific writing for peer-reviewed publication, preferred.

·       Demonstrated application of multivariate and machine learning
models, preferred.

·       Experience with high performance computing on a cluster or in cloud
environment, preferred.



*Work Environment:*

The functions of this role are conducted in a variety of environments, both
indoors and outdoors.

·       In the lab, this role may be exposed to harsh substances and
allergens

·       In the field, this role may be exposed to extreme and prolonged
temperatures, both hot and cold, extreme and prolonged weather conditions,
extreme and prolonged darkness and brightness, harsh substances, and
allergens


*Application Deadline*:  April 23, 2021, or until filled.

*Desired Start Date*: June 1, 2021


*Classification and Compensation*: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt
position. The salary range is  This is a one-year fixed-term position with
the potential to extend. The salary range is $48-55,000 annually. Woodwell
offers a very generous benefits package.


*Location: *Falmouth, Massachusetts


*Application Instructions:* To apply, please send your cover letter
addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the
responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae, and contact
information for three references as *a single PDF* to
careers at woodwellclimate.org. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Please type *JSPD21 *in the subject line.


*Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, Woodwell
Climate Research Center is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell
 is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action
needed to solve climate change. Woodwell  has 60+ staff members, and
attracts some of today’s top experts on global climate change science.*



*Woodwell Climate Research Center is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status,
veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell  is committed to providing
access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals
in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.*
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