Research Technician I - Soil Health (Extended Temporary)

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Research Technician I - Soil Health (Extended Temporary)
Posting Number req18729
Department Environmental Science-Ext
Department Website Link https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/
Location Maricopa
Address AZ USA
Position Highlights The primary responsibility of this professional will be participating in field, greenhouse and laboratory research, measuring greenhouse gas emissions. The individual will also participate in outreach activities. Research duties will include collecting soil, water, and plant biomass samples from the field, process them for analyses, run analyses, procure and organize research data, perform statistical analyses, and write brief study reports.

The ideal candidate would have the following, an understanding of environmental science principles, experience in working with chemicals, electronic instruments, the ability to work outside for extended hours, the ability to drive vehicles to rural and urban field research sites the ability to learn new skills, the ability to write reports and scientific manuscripts and the motivation to work with agricultural stakeholders.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conduct appropriate laboratory and field research for soil health program development and implementation. 
  • Conduct and maintain appropriate laboratory and/or field experiments, analyze data statistically, and create reports with charts and graphs of results.
  • Assist in the development of research-related publications and reports.
  • Creatively apply own knowledge, skills, and experience in environmental science to solve problems and deliver solutions for a diverse number of stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement learning objectives, curriculum, and training materials related to soil health, and general soil management for a diverse number of stakeholder groups.
  • Utilize all communication techniques such as mass media, Internet, etc. to disseminate relevant outreach education to clientele.
  • Organize outreach events and speak at meetings and conferences to disseminate research knowledge. 

Physical/Environmental Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

 
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be required.
  • Prior work experience not required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • * Experience with environmental science projects
  • * Experience with statistical analyses and software
  • * Experience in organizing complex, large datasets
  • * Demonstrated experience in publishing scholarly articles
  • * Demonstrated experience in speaking at scientific conferences
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $16.00
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 2
Career Stream and Level OC1
Job Family Research & Lab
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date 1/28/2026
Contact Information for Candidates Debankur Sanyal, PhD
Assistant Specialist, Soil Health
Environmental Science
[email protected]
Open Date 2/1/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant Finalists will need to provide at least three professional references upon request.
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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