Research Associate (Temporary)

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Position Description

The Department of Biology is a vibrant research environment with diverse faculty and staff in all areas of biology from genes to ecosystems. The department houses unique core instrumentation and training opportunities, and hosts weekly research seminars.

The Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi is seeking candidates for a temporary Research Associate position in the area of soil biogeochemistry. The successful candidate will carry out research on nutrient cycling in agricultural soils. Preferred qualifications include experience with field collection of soil, sediment, water, and biological samples; maintenance and use of field water quality meters; preparation of solutions for soil and water nutrient analysis; set-up and running of a membrane-inlet mass spectrometer for dissolved gas analysis; conduct laboratory incubations to estimate dissolved gas and nutrient fluxes at the sediment-water interface. This position is contingent on a pending grant extension. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position, and a CV or Resume.
 

Position Details

Appointment: 4 month

The Research Associate would play a key role in completing collection and analysis of samples collected during an EPA-funded project investigating the ecosystem services provided by temporary wetlands on agricultural row crop fields.

Typical daily or weekly tasks may include field collection of soil, sediment, water, and biological samples; maintenance and use of field water quality meters; preparation of solutions for soil and water nutrient analysis; set-up and running of a membrane-inlet mass spectrometer for dissolved gas analysis; conduct laboratory incubations to estimate dissolved gas and nutrient fluxes at the sediment-water interface.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors degree (BA or BS) in Biology or related field 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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