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Assistant Specialist in Ecosystem Ecology & Biogeochemistry

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Specialist to conduct applied research for Dr. Tamara Harms’ Lab in Riverside, CA. This position will start on September 11, 2024. The purpose of this position is to perform chemical analyses of environmental samples using Shimadzu TOC-TN, IRMS, AQ2 automated colorimeter, including data QA/QC; lead and participate in field teams collecting environmental samples (streams, soils, gas fluxes); lead protocol development for new methods in biogeochemistry of soil and water; manage and analyze datasets using reproducible workflows in R software; and contribute to maintaining an efficient and safe workspace.

The current base pay range for this position is $61,300 - $68,300.
Basic qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include: 1) B.S. in Ecology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related field, 2) experience conducting field and lab-based work in biogeochemistry, 3) skills in managing and analyzing environmental data using reproducible workflows, 4) ability to travel and safely conduct field research in remote locations, 5) an efficient and product-oriented approach to project and task management, and 6) demonstrated experience with a collaborative approach including effective communication strategies.

Preferred qualifications for this position include: 1) M.S. in Ecology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related field, 2) previous experience with deployment and maintenance of environmental sensors, particularly measuring dissolved organic matter, dissolved oxygen, and nitrate in streams, 3) analysis of soil and water samples for chemical constituents by mass spectrometry, automated colorimetry, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, and/or elemental analysis, with expertise in procedures for calibration and QA/QC of measurements, and 4) experience in developing and optimizing protocols for analytical chemistry.

Advancement through the Specialist ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years each of which includes substantial peer input.

To apply: submit Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter (optional) and Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01973. Review of applications will commence on September 30, 2024 and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Tamara Harms, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Environmental Sciences, at tamara.harms@ucr.edu . For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Mrs. Naudia Samuels Johnson, Academic Personnel, at naudia.samuelsjohnson@ucr.edu .

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HRSU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.”

University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy: As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.