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Job Title:
Research Senior Technician
Department:
Arts and Sciences | Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology
The Research Senior Technician will work on a project focused on understanding colloidal phosphorus cycling and bioavailability in the western Lake Erie watershed. Duties include conducting field sampling, running colloidal P binding & release experiments, running colloidal equilibrium phosphorus experiments (cECP), and processing dissolved, colloid, sediment, and plant samples for phosphorus, nitrogen, carbon, chlorophyll-a and other constituents. The Research Senior Technician will also be responsible for running dissolved samples on an ICP-OES and analyzing the data. Assists in the design of laboratory and field experiments, and surveys, including instream sampling and cEPC and P binding and release experiments. Oversees and trains undergraduate and graduate students who work on various aspects of this project or allied projects. Supports allied projects by conducting lab analyses when available. Curates and analyzes data and helps prepare reports and scientific manuscripts. Opportunities for mentoring undergraduate students and collaborating on research projects are available. See http://www.ael.osu.edu/ to learn more about the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree is in Ecology or related field
Additional Education Desired
n/a
Required Qualifications
Two years of experience in the collection and analysis of dissolved and particulate samples for phosphorus. Knowledge of ecology, freshwater science, or biogeochemistry.
Additional Information:
The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Research Senior Technician to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.
Location:
Research Center (0073)
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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