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rResearch Assistant OR Research Associate

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rLocation: Ecosystem Science & Soc Center

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607889

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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r Workplace Culture

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Special Information

• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Northern Arizona University is seeking applications for researchers focused on the fate of permafrost carbon in a warming world. The research spans both field work and data synthesis, including a primary field location near Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The experimental research foci are (1) net ecosystem carbon exchange (eddy covariance) from a gradient of sites undergoing permafrost thaw, and (2) coupled radiocarbon measurements to detect loss of old carbon. Data from this site will be actively integrated by candidate swith a larger network of carbon flux measurements to develop an updateable time series of ecosystem exchange measurements across the permafrost region. The job duties require spending some time during the field season in Alaska, with winters spent in Flagstaff, AZ focused on data synthesis and networking. The positions will allocate field/synthesis time based on individual and project needs.

Research Assistant:

Research - 55%

• Work collaboratively with research team in research activities including data collection, evaluation, and designing analyses to address primary research questions
• Design and implement research protocols and adapt standard procedures and methods, in particular focusing on preparing and analyzing samples for radiocarbon analysis.
• Participate in laboratory analyses in conjunction with staff scientists
• Read scientific literature, participate in scientific discussions with other members of the research team and lab, and attend mandatory lab and project meetings.

Data Metrics - 20%

• Collect, curate, synthesize, and analyze research data
• Display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.

Grant & Management - 10%

• Work within the grant-specific project requirements.

Academic/Lab/Community Liaison - 10%

• Perform assigned lab duties to assist in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, reagents or the general operation of the analytical lab, and various other duties or projects as assigned - as appropriate to project goals.
• Work with lab members in sample processing and analysis.
• Promote an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Research Associate:

Research & Publications - 45%

• Work collaboratively with research team in research activities including data collection, evaluation, and designing analyses to address primary research questions
• Lead data analysis, modeling, coding, and interpretation
• Design and implement research protocols and adapt standard procedures and methods, in particular focusing on preparing and analyzing samples for radiocarbon analysis.
• Participate in radiocarbon analysis in conjunction with staff scientists
• Read scientific literature, participate in scientific discussions with other members of the research team and lab, and attend mandatory lab and project meetings.
• Co-author or author research papers and manuscripts for publication and present them at conferences and workshops.

Data Metrics - 30%

• Collect, curate, synthesize, and analyze research data
• Develop code, perform data analysis, and develop efficient data analysis pipelines and/or tools as appropriate to project goals.
• Display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Document and archive code using GitHub, or other version control software.

Grant & Management - 10%

• Work within the grant-specific project requirements.
• Assist project PIs with managing grant funds according to sponsor specifications.

Academic/Lab/Community Liaison - 10%

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