The Qiu Lab of "Landscape Ecology and Sustainability Science" (http://jiangxiaoqiu.weebly.com/) in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida is seeking a full-time lab manager. Research in the lab is interdisciplinary and falls into landscape ecology, global change ecology, ecosystem service, and sustainability science, utilizing approaches integrating field observation and experimentation, landscape analysis, computational modeling, data synthesis, and social sciences. The Qiu Lab is based out of the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, a satellite research center for the University of Florida.
This position is open for immediate start. Salary is the University of Florida standard for the Biological Scientist position, $44,700 per year. Funding will be available for multiple years with annual renewal of contract, contingent upon satisfactory performance. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (retirement, health insurance, etc.). For more information on benefits, please see http://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/Job Summary
Primary job responsibilities include:
(1) Organize day-to-day lab functioning
(2) Conduct and coordinate field work related to different research projects
(3) Perform laboratory analysis (e.g., soil, water, and plant samples)
(4) Collect and organize datasets, perform basic spatial or statistical analysis
(5) Assist graduate students' research projects and supervise undergraduate interns working in the lab
(6) Participate in outreach and extension work in which the lab is involved (e.g., logistic arrangement, material preparation)
Minimum Qualifications
(1) B.S. in environmental science, biology, geography, agricultural sciences, or related STEM field
(2) Ability to conduct field research in Floridian systems
(3) Experience with some of the following protocols: soil/plant tissue digestions, soil incubations, nutrient analysis, soil microbial collection, DNA extraction, laboratory solution preparation
(4) Demonstrated history of dedication to lab work and accountability
(5) Experience in professional software with good analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
(1) Experience with geospatial analysis or ArcGIS
(2) Experience working in the field for scientific research
(3) Experience in managing a lab, including ordering lab supplies and constructing/assembling basic lab equipment
(4) Effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
If interested, please send the following materials in a single PDF file to Jiangxiao Qiu (qiuj@ufl.edu ): (1) Cover letter describing general research interests and experience; (2) an updated CV/resume, and (3) list of three references with contact information.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Please feel free to contact Jiangxiao Qiu if there are any questions.
Dr. Jiangxiao Qiu | Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, University of Florida
Email: qiuj@ufl.edu | Phone: (954) 577-6337
3205 College Ave, Davie, FL 33314 | Website: http://jiangxiaoqiu.weebly.com/
Email: qiuj@ufl.edu | Phone: (954) 577-6337
3205 College Ave, Davie, FL 33314 | Website: http://jiangxiaoqiu.weebly.com/