[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Alert: Water Science Research Assistant at Michigan State University

[Zarnetske, Jay]

Come join a team working to reveal the many wonders and values of rivers, wetlands, lakes, and groundwater.
Job Opportunity: Water Science Research Assistant at Michigan State University
Job Overview: We are looking for a research assistant to join Hydrology labs in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University. The research assistant will work with the Watershed Science and Hydroecology Lab (https://www.zarnetskelab.com), along with the Hydrogeology Lab (http://hydrogeology.msu.edu) to support field, lab, and computational water science research. This is a great opportunity to support multiple research projects and researchers seeking to advance our understanding of water resources. The candidate will work both independently and in close collaboration with undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and professors in the two labs. Being in an academic environment means learning new skills and working at the frontier of knowledge. Hence, we do not expect candidates to have experience in all aspects of this job. Training will be provided to the research assistant including general research skills as well as specific water science skills. This position is full time and funded for multiple years.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:

  *   Fieldwork in the water sciences
  *   Processing and preparing soil and water samples for laboratory analysis
Key duties will include:

  *   Assisting with creation of and execution of fieldwork and sampling plans
  *   Maintaining and preparing field equipment and sensors
  *   Assuring training in field and laboratory methods
  *   Preparing samples for analysis
  *   Operating basic water chemistry analytical instruments
  *   Analyzing samples for basic water chemistry
  *   Assisting with data management
  *   Assisting with computational water science tasks
To Apply: Apply online at https://jobs.msu.edu under position number 767138. Complete the application forms and upload the following required documents: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position and how it relates to your professional interests, including a list of three professional references with contact information (institution, email address, and phone number), and 2) a resume or curriculum vitae.
Review of applications will begin April 29, 2022. The position will remain open until filled. Desired start date is in May-June 2022, but start date is negotiable. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jay Zarnetske at jpz at msu.edu<mailto:jpz at msu.edu>.
For details, see the complete position description and application procedure at https://jobs.msu.edu. Search position number 767138.
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Jay P. Zarnetske
(Fellow of the Collegium de Lyon 2021-2022)
Associate Professor
Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences
308 Natural Science Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824 USA
(517)-353-3249
jpz at msu.edu<mailto:jpz at msu.edu>
www.zarnetskelab.com<http://www.zarnetskelab.com/>
(pronouns: he/him/his)

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