Research Technician in Soil-Tree Biology:
Department of Natural Sciences
The Department of Natural Sciences in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), invites applicants to apply for full-time, research technician position beginning March 1, 2021.
UMES is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Princess Anne, MD, located 11 miles south of Salisbury. UMES is an HBCU serving a diverse student body of 2100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. The Department of Natural Sciences provides programs in chemistry (ACS-accredited), biochemistry, biology, marine, estuarine, and environmental science, and toxicology.
Responsibilities: Implement a research program investigating changes in soil carbon and soil microbial communities as cropland is converted to woody biomass plantations. The project will entail establishing long-term monitoring plots (corn and poplar), monitoring and maintaining equipment associated with assessing soil carbon fluxes, evaluating changes in soil microbial communities, and assessing tree and crop growth over time. Travel to field sites in MD, TN, and CA required.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in plant or soil science or closely related discipline. Candidates should be willing to work in the field setting, have strong quantitative skills, and have experience directing undergraduate student workers. Experience with laboratory analyses, such as soil extraction, soil DNA extraction, and use of plant physiology equipment, as well as statistical analysis of data and manuscript generation preferred.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, full academic CV, and the names of three current, professional references to include e-mail address and telephone number.
All applicants must apply using the UMES online application system. Please visit http://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Email: jrcumming@umes.edu Telephone: 410-651-6014. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.
