The School of Life Sciences in conjunction with the Global Drylands Center is looking to hire a Research Specialist. This position supports the field and laboratory work of the Sala Lab and partially support the functioning of Global Drylands Center. Under the lab manager part of this job, they will perform a wide variety of standard laboratory and field experimental procedures during field season in several locations in New Mexico, Utah and Arizona requiring ingenuity, resourcefulness and adaptability to special and changing needs of research. In addition, the lab manager oversees the functioning of the lab and purchasing of supplies. Under the Global Drylands Center functioning, they will maintain web site, assist in the purchasing of supplies and in the event organization.
Essential Duties
- Install and maintain rainfall manipulation experiments. This includes irrigation lines, water tanks & pumps, rainout shelters, & data-collecting instruments.
- Collaborate with researchers and project leaders to ensure the experiment is set up according to specifications in a timely manner.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues with experimental equipment including data-loggers.
- May supervise, monitor or coordinate work of subordinates.
- Performs administrative functions such as assisting in projecting budgets and procuring laboratory space, supplies and equipment.
- Creates and manages databases for studies which includes setting up database and associated data entry programs and retrieving data from database for purposes of analyses or data review.
- Adhere to safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline.
- Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis and skill in their application.
- Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Skill in analyzing and evaluating data.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Experience working in remote field locations.
- Familiarity with ecological research methods.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and rain manipulation techniques.
- Experience working with equipment from Campbell Scientific and other technology companies.
How to Apply
Apply via the ASU Workday System. Applications will reviewed beginning 2/24/2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.