Interested applicants please see the University of Michigan web site (https://careers.umich.edu/) Posting No 269103 for instructions on applying. Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for references (address, telephone, and email address).

Primary job duties include: 

• Collecting and analyzing environmental (water, soil) samples, including field work in remote areas. 
• Analytical chemistry assays and biological characterization. 
• Data entry into computer spreadsheets and online repositories. 
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis on data. Participate in the research for and preparation of proposals and manuscripts for publication. 

A suitable candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a natural science discipline such as biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences, 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, and should show evidence of skill in computer data entry and analysis. 

In addition to the above, 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, auto-titrator, fluorometer, Carbon-Hydrogen-Nitrogen analyzer, ion and gas chromatography, etc.

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

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.