Position Summary

This position is a highly responsible technical research support position at SREL. Incumbent is responsible for assisting with the oversight and collection of data related to studies in forest ecosystem ecology, ecophysiology, ecohydrology, fire ecology, and biogeochemistry. The primary duties will focus on: (1) measurements of ecosystem processes and physiology in forest stands, including tree water use, above- and belowground growth parameters and indices, tree and soil gas exchange, and soil sampling. This includes assistance with general lab and field experiment organization and maintenance, as well as assistance with data management, analysis, and manuscript, proposal, and report preparation; (2) experimental maintenance, including monitoring and control of experimental treatments, herbicide application, brush cutting, and other activities; (3) fabrication and repair of sensors and measurement devices. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating and training technicians, students, and collaborating scientists.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day research activities and acts as point of contact for lab and field related safety issues for Aubrey Lab projects (15%)
• Provides oversight and leadership of routine and discrete data collection and data management efforts and quality assurance/quality control related to Aubrey Lab projects (40%)
• Provides oversight and leadership of general lab and field experiment organization, maintenance, and sensor fabrication related to Aubrey Lab projects (40%)
• Provides assistance with data analysis and preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts, research proposals, and permitting (5%)