Envs - Lab Specialists

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for two Lab Specialists. Our mission is to advance understanding of the environment through interdisciplinary scientific research, education, and service. For more information about the Department of Environmental Sciences, please go to https://evsc.as.virginia.edu/mission-statement.

The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to computational research on ocean and atmosphere biogeochemistry using data analysis, remote sensing, and numerical modeling techniques. The candidates will work directly with Professor Scott Doney in the Department of Environmental Sciences.

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Qualified candidates must have a background with oceanographic or atmospheric data sets and models is preferred. Ability to use advanced statistical data analysis software such as Matlab, R or SciPy, verbal and written communication abilities, ability to work as a member of a team, and ability to organize and complete tasks. The Lab Specialists will report to Scott Doney, Joe D & Helen J Kington Professor of Environmental Sciences.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: 3 years of experience required. 6 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Preferred Experience: Master's degree is preferred in Environmental Science or related science discipline. Experience in data analysis, visualization and/or numerical modeling of environmental data.

For additional information about the position, please contact Scott Doney, Joe D & Helen J Kington Professor of Environmental Sciences at scd5c@virginia.edu .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

This position Is located In Charlottesville, VA.

The anticipated start date is June 1, 2024. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

The hiring range Is commensurate with education and experience. This is a Non-Exempt level, benefited position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/jobs/R0060840

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0060840. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

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