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<div class="column"><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'AbadiExtraLight'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class="">The </span><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'AbadiExtraLight'; color: rgb(0.000000%, 0.000000%, 100.000000%)" class="">Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lab</span><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'AbadiExtraLight'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class="">. led by Dr. Francesca Hopkins in the Department of Environmental
Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, is looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant.
</span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'AbadiExtraLight'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class="">The candidate will assist with ongoing projects to measure greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from
sources such as agricultural and municipal wastewater and oil and gas activities in California. We seek a
</span><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'AbadiExtraLight'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class="">motivated individual possessing a valid California driver’s license and a willingness to perform field work as
</span><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'AbadiExtraLight'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class="">well as to operate and maintain scientific instruments and handle data. The candidate should be enthusiastic
and willing to learn. Desired qualifications include experience working with data in Excel or other software,
using geographic information systems, experience driving larger vehicles, and using scientific instruments.
Competitive candidates will have a B.S. degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline.
</span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'AbadiExtraLight'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class="">We research greenhouse gases and air pollutant emissions in California. The main project focuses on
characterizing the emission signatures from select facilities using a mobile laboratory (UCR Laboratory for
Isotope Measurements in the Environment/Analysis Vehicle for On-road Capture of Atmospheric Data and
Observations) and on-site measurements at dairy farms and in oil fields. The position is available immediately
with a start date ideally no later than September 1, 2022.
</span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Abadi'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class="">Job responsibilities include:
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<li style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">Drive the mobile laboratory (Mercedes Sprinter van) during field measurements
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<li style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">Assist with research activities in the lab and field including projects led by students and postdocs
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<li style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">Organize and coordinate the laboratory supplies/consumables and needs, including scientific
</span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">instruments maintenance and operation, and mobile laboratory setup maintenance
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<li style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">Processing, organizing, and archiving of scientific data
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<li style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">Learn to use laboratory instrumentation and field tools and data processing
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<li style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT'; color: rgb(13.300000%, 13.300000%, 13.300000%)" class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">Actively participate in research activities including seminars, workshops, and lab meetings
</span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Abadi;" class="">How to apply: </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: AbadiExtraLight;" class="">The position start day is September 1, 2022, and will be initially for 6 months with a
possible extension to one year. The screening will begin and will continue until the position is filled. All UC
employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
<a href="https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/" class="">https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/</a>. Candidates should apply by sending a
cover letter and resume to Dr. Francesca Hopkins (<a href="mailto:fhopkins@ucr.edu" class="">fhopkins@ucr.edu</a>) by Aug. 16 for full consideration. </span></p>
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<meta charset="UTF-8" class=""><div><b class="">Francesca M. Hopkins, Ph.D.</b><br class="">Assistant Professor of Climate Change and Sustainability<br class="">Dept. of Environmental Sciences<br class="">University of California<br class="">Riverside, CA 92521<br class="">(951) 827-4781 (office)<br class="">(707) 328-3135 (cellular)</div>
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