Research Specialist, Greenhouse Gas Dynamics

The University of Arizona is seeking a Research Specialist in Greenhouse Gas Dynamics to conduct field and laboratory research on greenhouse gas emissions. Responsibilities include managing experiments, publishing research, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in measuring emissions, conducting statistical analyses, and maintaining field experiments. The position is based in Maricopa, AZ, and offers benefits such as health insurance and tuition reduction.
Posting Number

req21971

Department

Environmental Science-Ext

Department Website Link

https://envs.arizona.edu/extension

Location

County Extensions and Farms

Address

37860 W Smith Enke Rd. , Maricopa , AZ 85138 USA

Position Highlights

The laboratory of Dr. Debankur Sanyal in the Department of Enviornmental Sciences-Extension is accepting applications for Research Specialist, Greenhouse Gas Dynamics.

The primary responsibility of this professional will be participating in field, greenhouse and laboratory research, measuring greenhouse gas emissions, primarily. The individual will also participate in outreach activities.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities
• Planning, initiating, coordinating, and managing field or greenhouse experiments and lab incubations to measure greenhouse gas emissions:
• The candidate is expected to follow protocols designed by the team to conduct field measurements and is expected to participate in discussions when planning for specific field activities were done. The candidate is also expected to use their knowledge and skill set to make decisions in the field/lab/greenhouse to help progress the project activities. The candidate is also expected to coordinate project activities, challenges, concerns, and protocols with their supervisor. The candidate must have the ability to operate and maintain a GHG measuring device such as Gasmet or LiCor system.
• Participate in publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at relevant conferences, prepare extension reports and articles for educational purposes:
• The candidate is expected to provide inputs and prepare data representation tables and figures for research-based publications. The candidate is also expected to run basic statistical analyses using MS Excel, SAS, R or similar software. These activities will be done under the supervision of Dr. Sanyal and will be reviewed by Dr. Sanyal.
• Establish, secure, and maintain active communication with the stakeholders and industry, participating/contributing/organizing/leading research-based extension meetings:
• The candidate is expected to communicate with the project stakeholders and collaborators regarding the progress of the research and future activities.
• The candidate is expected to collaborate with technicians, undergraduate and graduate students working in the soil health lab, and in the field trials; handle equipment and tools as required for research and demonstration of technologies under the supervision of the PI.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and measuring greenhouse gas emissions
• Experience in maintaining field experiments, sample (soil, plant tissue) collection, processing, and analyses
• Experience in running general lab instruments used in a typical agronomic lab
• Experience with statistical analyses using software like R, SAS, or Python
• Experience in handling and organizing large, complex datasets

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree
• Published manuscripts on greenhouse gas emissions

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$53039

Grade Range Midpoint

$66299

Grade Range Maximum

$79558

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Researchers & Scientists

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Debankur Sanyal
dsanyal@arizona.edu

Open Date

2/17/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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