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rResearch Assistant OR Research Associate

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rLocation: Ecosystem Science & Soc Center

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607893

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 using isotopes/radiocarbon to understand fossil fuel use in urban environments in Arizona. This person will join a collaborative team in the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society (ECOSS) and the School of Environment and Sustainability (SES). The researcher will work on projects focused on measuring and mapping fossil fuel use in the urban environments of Arizona using the primary measurement of radiocarbon in annual plants. The work will include field work collecting samples, laboratory work preparing and running radiocarbon samples, and helping to develop community science sampling efforts. The researcher will have the unique opportunity to work closely with a diverse team of researchers at NAU focused on carbon cycle science (Ted Schuur, Kevin Gurney, Helen Rowe) and a larger interdisciplinary urban studies team located across multiple institutions in and out of Arizona. The positions will be based in Flagstaff, AZ and the expected start date is Summer 2024.

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 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.

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 radiocarbon lab, and various other duties or projects as assigned - as appropriate to project goals.
• Work with community science efforts to develop sample collection strategy including workshops, including writing reports and public outreach documents in conjunction with other project personnel.
• Promote an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Research Associate

Research Publications - 60%

• 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.

Academic/Lab/Community Liaison - 15%

Perform assigned lab duties to assist in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, reagents or the general operation of the radiocarbon lab, and various other duties or projects as assigned - as appropriate to project goals.

Work with community science efforts to develop sample collection strategy including workshops, including writing reports and public outreach documents in conjunction with other project personnel.

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