[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Assistant- Aquatic Methane Sensors (Falmouth, Massachusetts)

[Shana Singleton]

*SUMMARY:* Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is the leading
independent climate research institute, with a mission to advance
science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach.
The keys to Woodwell’s success are the quality of its research and the
ability to deliver that science to policymakers and decision makers.



Woodwell Climate Research Center seeks a curious Research Assistant who
loves to build field test equipment to join our staff in Falmouth. This
person will be responsible for building and testing a novel autonomous
aquatic methane chamber system, performing lab and field work and
considering other ways to build field equipment as needed. This is a
perfect role for a creative tinkerer who loves field campaigns. This
includes ordering parts; constructing, programming and testing the system;
and supporting field campaigns to collect data on methane fluxes in a
variety of aquatic ecosystems. The system follows a set design, with some
novel improvements. The Research Assistant will be responsible for testing
the performance locally (in New England) and will assist in deploying at
our field sites in the Arctic (Alaska, USA) and the Amazon (Mato Grosso,
Brazil). This position is based at the Woodwell campus in Falmouth,
Massachusetts.

*Responsibilities:*

●       Work closely with Woodwell scientists to build and test aquatic
methane sensors

●       Order parts and other instrumentation for collecting methane data

●       Build the system, based on existing plans with some modifications

●       Programming the system to automate data collection

●       Quality assurance testing on complex and innovative research tools.

●       Able to run samples with gas chromatography equipment (or
willingness to learn)

*Desired Qualifications and Experience:*

●       Undergraduate degree in engineering or ecology, or equivalent
certification from an accredited 2-year college

●       Programming experience

●       Ability to work independently, with input from a highly
collaborative research team

●       Creative approach to problem-solving

●       An interest in how things work, and a willingness to try different
solutions until they work

●       Some experience in designing and building instrumentation for field
environments

●       Able to travel locally and to Alaska and Brazil

●       Field research experience preferred but not required

●       Interest in and enthusiasm for learning about methane fluxes from
aquatic environments

●       Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
skills, and ability to work effectively in a team.

●       Experience with gas chromatography and other lab instrumentation
preferred but not required

*Application review will begin ongoing.*

*Desired Start Date*: August 29, 2022.


*Fixed term*: 12 months with the opportunity to extend based on funding and
performance.


*Classification and Compensation:* This is a full-time, salaried, exempt
position, the annual salary range is $46,000 - $65,000 dependent on
qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and
work life balance.



*Location:* Falmouth, Massachusetts. We do offer a relocation allowance.

*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 our careers portal.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please type *RAAM *on all
correspondence.
Best,
Shana
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Shana Singleton  |  Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

ssingleton at woodwellclimate.org  |  +1 508 444 1589

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