Position Announcement
Eddy Covariance Technician
IPY Arctic Observatory Network
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Application Deadline: Monday, 11 June 2007
For further information, please contact:
Syndonia Bret-Harte
E-mail: ffmsb [at] uaf.edu
or contact:
Eugenie Euskirchen
E-mail: ffese [at] uaf.edu
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking an enthusiastic and
experienced individual to help to manage an ecosystem ecology laboratory
and assist research personnel in measurements of ecosystem-atmosphere
exchange of carbon, water, and energy fluxes based on eddy covariance
methods. This position will be key to a new "International Polar Year -
Arctic Observatory Network" project funded by the National Science
Foundation with goals of detecting climate change in the Arctic and its
effects on global systems.
Position duties will include assisting with the design, construction,
installation, and maintenance of micrometeorological instruments:
performing data downloads, preliminary analysis, and quality checks;
interacting with site investigators; and assisting with data summary and
analysis. Fieldwork will include several 2-3 week trips per year, plus
some additional trips to maintain the continuous measurements at field
sites. Fieldwork will be based primarily at the Toolik Field Station in
northern Alaska, with some travel to the North East Science Station in
Cherskii, Russia.
The desired candidate will possess demonstrated experience with Campbell
Scientific dataloggers, datalogger programming (PC208W and PC900), data
collection software, communication peripherals, and sensors; strong
personal communication and quantitative skills; self-motivation,
independence, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well
as ability and willingness to work with site investigators; and
excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Required qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree in
biogeochemistry, Earth system science, atmospheric science,
biometeorology, micrometeorology, or related fields, and/or significant
experience with eddy flux systems and biogeochemical processes. The
candidate will also need to possess a valid U.S. driver's license. The
successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Arctic Biology,
University of Alaska Fairbanks but s/he will also interact with
scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole,
Massachusetts.
The full-time, fixed term position includes benefits and comes with
initial appointment for one year and potential for repeated renewal upon
satisfactory performance. Applications must include a CV or resume;
transcripts; names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three
professional references; and a letter of application that explains how
the candidate's experience, training, and professional goals will apply
to this project, as well as other information in support of the
candidate's qualifications. Applications must be submitted by Monday, 11
June 2007 at:
http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59313
Letters of recommendation may be sent to:
Chandra Clack, Employment Coordinator
Institute of Arctic Biology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
P.O. Box 757000
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7000
Persons hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with the
provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of 1986
and must possess a valid social security card. All Nonresident Aliens
must provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska
Fairbanks is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
and educational institution. Applications for employment with the
University of Alaska are subject to public disclosure under the Alaska
Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the
application and screening process should contact the Assistant Director
at 907-474-6259. UAF is an EO/AA Employer and Educational Institution.