<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;border:none"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The Center for Ecosystem and Science and
Society at Northern Arizona University is searching for two Research Associates
to work on Arctic and boreal ecology in the field and lab. Associates will become
integral members of the Plant and Ecosystem Ecology Research (PEER) lab, an
inclusive, productive, and enthusiastic group of faculty, postdoctoral
researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students led by Regents Professor Michelle
Mack and Assistant Professor Xanthe Walker. They will also be core staff
members of the Bonanza Creek </span>Longterm<span style="color:black"> Ecological Research Program, which is
funded by NSF and the US Forest Service. </span><b style="color:black">Position 1, laboratory manager</b><span style="color:black">,
will be primarily located in Flagstaff, AZ, and will focus on laboratory
analyses of plant and soil samples, development of new analytical protocols,
maintenance of lab safety, and coordination and supervision of graduate and
undergraduate students. </span><b style="color:black">Position 2,</b><span style="color:black"> </span><b style="color:black">field project manager</b><span style="color:black">, will be
in Flagstaff, AZ, during the academic year but will require extensive travel during
the summer field season to Fairbanks, AK, and other locations in the
Arctic/boreal region. This position will focus on management of multiple field
projects, geospatial analyses, maintenance of field safety protocols, and
coordination and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.</span><br></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;border:none"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black">Minimum Qualifications</span></u><span style="color:black">: Master’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Biology,
Ecology, Forestry, Geography) and four to six years of research support experience,
including work in field and/or lab, OR a combination of related education,
experience and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum
Requirements.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black">Preferred Qualifications</span></u><span style="color:black">: Experience designing, conducting, and supervising field
and/or lab work. Knowledge in statistical analyses of ecological data. </span><span style="color:black">Position 1: Ability
to complete and oversee laboratory work related to processing soils and plants
for biogeochemical, isotopic, and molecular analyses</span><span style="color:black">. Position 2: Experience with geographical information
system software </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;border:none"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black">Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities</span></u><span style="color:black">: Knowledge of principles and techniques of plant
and soil analyses in the field and lab.<u> </u>Knowledge of proper safety and
compliance practices related to the conduct of research. Technical
understanding and proficiency related to conducting relevant research
procedures. Balances competing priorities and ability to make decisions
regarding resource allocation. Organizes data and information and supports analysis;
may conduct independent analysis or review. Communicates effectively to both
technical and non-technical audiences, including external parties. Promotes a
diverse, inclusive and safe environment.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black">Salary</span></u><span style="color:black">: Range is $47k-68k per year. Annual salary
commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black">Benefits: </span></u><span style="color:black">This is a Service Professional
position with potential for career advancement. NAU offers an excellent benefit
package including generous health, dental and vision insurance, participation
in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22
days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees
and qualified dependents. </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;border:none"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black">Questions:</span></u><span style="color:black"> please contact Michelle Mack (</span><a href="mailto:michelle.mack@nau.edu">michelle.mack@nau.edu</a><span style="color:black">). </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;border:none"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><u style=""><span style="color:black">To Apply:</span></u><span style="color:black"> The application for position 1 will be released
soon. Please contact Michelle to receive
the link when it is released. </span><b style=""><span style="color:black">The
application deadline for Position 2</span></b><span style="color:black"> is
October 17, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. and can be located at this link</span><span style="color:black">: Job ID 606577 at </span><a href="https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&Siteid=1&FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.HC_HRS_CE_GBL2&IsFolder=false&IgnoreParamTempl=FolderPath%25252cIsFolder" style=""><span style="color:black">NAU Job Openings</span></a><span style="color:black">; </span><a href="https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92pr_6/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=606577&PostingSeq=1" style=""><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92pr_6/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=606577&PostingSeq=1</span></a></font><font face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black;font-size:10pt"></span></font></p></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Xanthe Walker Ph.D.</div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">Center for Ecosystem Science and Society</span><br></div><div>Northern Arizona University</div><div>Flagstaff, Arizona</div><div><br></div><div>Email: <a href="mailto:xanthe.walker@nau.edu" target="_blank">xanthe.walker@nau.edu</a></div><div>Phone: 1 928 637 5642<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>