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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Job Opportunity: Full-time Water Science Research Technician </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">at Michigan State University</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<img width="672" height="191" style="width:7.0in;height:1.9895in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D97E6A.B5B436A0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Overview:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are looking for a full-time research technician 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 (</span><a href="https://www.zarnetskelab.com"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">https://www.zarnetskelab.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">)
and with the Hydrogeology Lab (</span><a href="http://hydrogeology.msu.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">http://hydrogeology.msu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">)
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 and specific water science skills. This position is full time, funded for multiple years, and based in East Lansing, MI, USA. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The ideal candidate will have experience with:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fieldwork in the water sciences<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Laboratory water sample analysis<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Key duties will include:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assisting with creation of and execution of fieldwork and sampling plans<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Maintaining and preparing field equipment and sensors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assuring training in field and laboratory methods<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Preparing samples for analysis<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Operating basic water chemistry analytical instruments<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Analyzing samples for basic water chemistry<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assisting with data management and computational water science tasks<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To Apply:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Apply online at
</span><a href="https://careers.msu.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">https://careers.msu.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> under position number
<b>859105</b>. Direct link: </span><a href="https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/514749/research-technologist-ii"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/514749/research-technologist-ii</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Review of applications will begin May 16, 2023.
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The position will remain open until filled.<b>
</b>Desired start date is in June-July 2023, but the start date is negotiable. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jay Zarnetske at
</span><a href="mailto:jpz@msu.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">jpz@msu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">____________________<br>
Jay P. Zarnetske (he/him)<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
Michigan State University<br>
(517)-353-3249<br>
<a href="mailto:jpz@msu.edu"><span style="color:blue">jpz@msu.edu</span></a> <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.zarnetskelab.com/"><span style="color:blue">www.zarnetskelab.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">*I sometimes find it convenient to email on nights and weekends. This does not mean I expect you to reply on nights or weekends.*<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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