Research Technician

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Research Technician

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Chauvin, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

LUMCON02232021DRR

Department

Education-Board of Regents

Opening Date

02/23/2021

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

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Supplemental Information

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), a program of the Louisiana Board of Regents (BOR), seeks to fill multiple Research Technician positions. BOR-LUMCON is an institute of higher education for the State of Louisiana, and the position being advertised for is based at the DeFelice Marine Center located in Cocodrie, Louisiana.

To Apply:Interested applicants must apply via LaCareers and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names, addresses, phone, and email contacts for at least three individuals qualified to comment on scientific and work applications.

Duration and Start Date:The positions are available immediately and the initial appointments are for a period of 1 year with possible additional support dependent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Questions: You may direct questions concerning this vacancy to Dr. Brian Roberts ( broberts@lumcon.edu ) with “Coastal Ecology and Biogeochemistry Technician position” in the subject line or by phone (985-851-2821).

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have a B.S. in ecology, biogeochemistry, marine science, wetland science or a related field. Familiarity with wetland and/or boat-based field sampling is desired. Experience with field and laboratory analytical instrumentation including gas flux analyzers, nutrient autoanalyzers, TOC/TN analyzers, elemental analyzers, and/or gas chromatographs is desired. The candidate will be expected to participate in field work that may require physical effort to transport equipment in field sites that are accessible only by small boats and/or work offshore. The position requires high organizational and communication skills as well as significant database management capabilities.

Job Concepts

The Roberts Lab of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry (lumcon.edu/broberts and robertsresearchlab.weebly.com) at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking multiple research technicians to join our interdisciplinary research team. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organized individuals to participate in field and laboratory work in wetland, estuarine, and coastal marine ecosystems. Current projects include a large scale marsh mesocosm oiling experiment ( https://robertsresearchlab.weebly.com/mesocosms.html ) and studies of the relationship of human disturbance to ecosystem services (focus on sediment biogeochemistry and primary production) in offshore sand shoal habitats ( https://robertsresearchlab.weebly.com/ship-shoal.html); coastal wetland carbon exchanges (CH4 and CO2 fluxes) and vegetation dynamics; wetland food webs in natural and created marshes influenced by river diversions; living shoreline restorations; and wetland and coastal estuarine biogeochemistry. The research technicians will support the field and laboratory analytical activities associated with these projects. The ideal candidates excel in both independent and collaborative settings. The ability to work in a group setting is essential, as the technicians will work collaboratively with PIs, post docs, graduate and undergraduate students, and other research technicians on the various projects.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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State of Louisiana

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the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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