Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

Collect and analyze samples for environmental and ecological studies including field work in remote areas (40%).  Perform complex lab and research related tasks including analyzing samples for chemical or biological characterization, followed by entry of data into a computer database (30%).  This lab support includes being a proficient specialist on lab methods and equipment function, including troubleshooting, problem solutions, and quality-assurance, quality-control (QA/QC) on data.  Perform statistical (including multivariate) and graphical analysis on data (20%).  Contribute to the research for and preparation of grant proposals and manuscripts for publication (10%).

Required Qualifications*

A suitable candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a natural science discipline such as biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences, and 1-2 years experience plus the ability to translate, adapt, and apply this knowledge.  The successful candidate should have lab experience in detailed, high-quality biogeochemical analyses of samples, field experience in aquatic biogeochemistry, and should show evidence of skill in computer data entry and analysis.  

Desired Qualifications*

In addition to the required qualifications, desired qualifications include experience in field collection of environmental samples in remote areas under difficult conditions, and experience in operating and coordinating a research collection and analysis program with minimal supervision.  Experience in aquatic ecology or with the following laboratory instruments is a plus: Total Organic Carbon analyzer, nutrient autoanalyzer (nitrogen and phosphorus), fluorometer, Carbon-Hydrogen-Nitrogen analyzer, ion and gas chromatography, etc.

Work Locations

This position is primarily a lab position, but does require moderately strenuous field work in the Arctic (hiking with full packs over tundra) and in occasionally inclement weather.  This position requires 12-15 weeks during the field season to be spent at the Alaska field site.  

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This is a one year term limited position.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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