[ES_JOBS_NET] Riparian Sensor Technician Position at the University of New Mexico

[Alex Webster]

The Webster Lab (https://websterlab.weebly.com/) and Litvak Lab (
https://www.litvaklab.org/) at the University of New Mexico jointly seek
applications for a Riparian Sensor Technician with the title of Research
Scientist 3. The position will support the establishment of a new research
program studying carbon cycling in Rio Grande riparian forests as part of
the Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research Program (
https://sevlter.unm.edu/).

The candidate will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of
one tall (40 m) eddy covariance tower and a network of instrumented
groundwater wells. Responsibilities include installing, servicing, and
troubleshooting environmental sensors (above- and below-ground, terrestrial
and aquatic), data management, data quality assurance, and contributing to
ecological measurements and ecosystem studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

   - Comfortable working at height (willing to be tower-climb certified)
   - Hands-on technical and problem-solving skills, particularly with
   sensors, wiring, data loggers, and solar power
   - Self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to learn
   - Ready to work in the field under hot, dry, and muggy conditions
   - Experience operating in rugged outdoor conditions
   - Experience with groundwater sampling and/or monitoring well
   installation
   - Background in ecosystem ecology, hydrology, micrometeorology, or
   environmental engineering


Salary: up to $52,000/year and a competitive benefits package

Please apply at
https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/35645?c=unm&cfdd[0][id]=255&cfdd[0][options][0]=1916&referralToken=PJDzIrzU3UCGVcyyzaYpgA
or
search for req35645 at unmjobs.unm.edu, including a CV and cover letter.

Last Date to Apply: Position is open until filled. Applications will be
reviewed starting Feb 11, 2026. If applying after this date, please send
notice of your application to awebster2 at unm.edu and mlitvak at unm.edu.



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Alex J. Webster (she/her)
Assistant Professor
University of New Mexico
Biology Department

*My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel
obligated to reply outside of your normal work schedule.*
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