Starting date: Application review will continue until the position is filled.
Application Due: Open until filled.
Position: Full-time Technician II (R-059859). 12-month appointment renewed annually based on funds availability and performance. Competitive salary with benefits.
Offered by: Texas A&M Agrilife Research @ Vernon, TX
Lab supervisor: Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas
Research fields: regenerative farming, environmental sustainability, biogeochemistry
Job Description
The Technician II, under general supervision, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering or scientific techniques used in research or support laboratories.
Program Description
The Gomez-Casanovas Lab combines novel lab, field and modeling experiments in a holistic way to advance science at the nexus of Food, Energy and Environmental Security. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team with collaborations with leading experts in more than 20 institutions across the US and Europe, and contribute to find answers to one of todayÂ’s grand challenges: How can we sustainably meet the demand for plant biomass to provide sufficient food, feed and energy with an increasing global population of 11 billion people while improving the resilience and sustainability of agricultural and managed land?
Responsibilities
-Independently pursues an assigned series of processes, procedures, or area of research in accordance with general approved plans and procedures
-Plans and executes procedures and work details
-Collects, collates, and stores samples
-Evaluates and analyzes results
-Constructs, modifies, adapts, assembles, and operates scientific and laboratory procedures and equipment
-Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data
-Makes and records observations and measurements
-Summarizes and evaluates data for scientific materials requiring academic knowledge
-Researches and catalogs reference materials that require understanding of subject matter theory
-Plans and supervises technical operations
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
-Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific applications, and computer equipment.
-Ensure attention to detail.
-Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should upload
1) a cover letter clearly explaining your research interests/experience and suitability for the advertised position (2 pages maximum)
2) a resume or CV, and
3) names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references
The position will remain open until filled. Contact Dr. Gomez-Casanovas via email (nuri.gomez-casanovas@ag.tamu.edu) for more information.
NuriaGomez-Casanovas, PhD
Assistant Professor in Regenerative System Ecology
Affiliate member of theInstitute for Advancing Health through Agriculture
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center @ Vernon | Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management Department
Texas A&M University
