Research Technician II (Part-Time)(Extended Temporary Employment)

The School of Natural Resources & the Environment is looking for a Research Technician II to join Dr. William K. Smith's research group. The Research Technician II will support and assist in the maintenance of and data collection efforts at the Rainfall Manipulation Experiment in the Santa Rita Experimental Range (RainManSR). Tasks will include assisting with tent gas-exchange data collection campaigns, repeat image data collection activities, downloading plot-level image data from the site on a weekly basis, instrument maintenance, image processing, and data analysis tasks.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Travel to the RainMan field site to help assist with routine data collection campaigns. In particular, the hire will help assist in leading the collection of plot-level gas exchange data and high resolution RGB images on a weekly basis.
• Traveling to the RainMan field site to help assist with site maintenance and a regular basis. This will include assisting in calibrating instruments, installing and repairing site infrastructure, as well as trouble shooting any issues that might arise over the course of the field season.
• The hire will help assist with data transfer to our campus servers and data processing. In particular, they will be responsible for transferring our plot image data to the servers on a monthly basis under the guidance their PI and team.
• The hire will join bi-weekly team meetings and will occasionally be asked to give updates on the tasks they are performing.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High School Diploma or High School Diploma equivalency is required.
• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Bachelor's degree and/or a history of relevant field research.
• Prior experience working as part of a research team at a research field site such as the Rainfall Manipulation Facility in the Santa Rita Experimental Range.