Research Technician-Plant Ecophysiology (Temporary) The Lab of Dr. Nick Smith in the School of Biological Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is seeking a Temporary Research Technician. The lab examines the responses of plants and ecosystems to change in abiotic conditions and the resulting feedbacks from these responses to global change. The successful applicant will join a vibrant group of researchers in the lab, which is housed within the Beadle Center at UNL. The position provides laboratory, field, and administrative support to the Smith Ecophysiology Lab at UNL, including collaboratively developing and maintaining laboratory protocols, training and supporting students and postdocs on lab protocols and during lab safety trainings, conducting chemical inventories and maintaining SDS records, performing laboratory protocols relating to plant ecophysiology, assisting in procurement of field and laboratory supplies and materials, assisting in administrative coordination of lab events including scheduling, and assisting with writing grant applications to fund future research projects.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
B.S. in a field related to the work done in the lab (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, botany, forestry). 1-3 years of experience in laboratory and fieldwork in the biological sciences or other related discipline. Experience working collaboratively and independently. Expert-level command of word processing and spreadsheets. An ability to quickly learn new lab and field techniques, both with guidance and in a self-taught capacity.
Preferred Qualifications:
A masters or doctoral degree in a field related to the work done in the lab (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, botany, forestry). Experience in scientific data management. Experience with scientific computing using R and/or Python. Experience with plant ecophysiology methods (field and/or lab). Grant writing experience. Science communication experience.
How to Apply:
Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the Information form. Attach the following documents: Curriculum vitae. A 1-2 page Letter of Interest describing your experience, interests, and suitability for the position. The names and contact information of 3 referees. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Brooke Crawley, badam2@unl.edu.
