Research Associate

Title: Research Associate (Smith Lab)

Position Number: CASUAL

Hiring Unit: C OF NAT SCI, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Location: UH at Manoa

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Special funds. Appointment to begin approximately late June 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and assist with a rigorous field collection program to evaluate metals concentrations in seaweeds; use standard methods to prepare samples for metals and elemental analyses; assist with microwave digestions and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer analyses; measure carbon and nitrogen concentrations with an elemental analyzer; ensure proper QA/QC protocols for all analyses are followed; compile data and conduct statistical analyses using univariate and multivariate methods; assist with writing research reports and publications; assist with presentations regarding research results for the public

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. equivalent degree in biology or marine biology. Must have basic knowledge of algal physiology and ecology. 5+ years of experience with approaches and technologies used in heavy metals and other contaminants in algal tissues. Skills in applying basic laboratory techniques to answer research questions;
Demonstrated ability to organize tasks and to work independently; Demonstrated ability to write scientific reports;

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in conducting research with tissue analysis for additional metals or other contaminants of coastal waters that could occur in seaweeds.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit the following to Cassidy Tabata (...): (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, (2) resume, (3) names and contact information of 3 professional references and (4) copies of transcripts with confidential identifiable information (i.e. social security number, birth date, etc.) redacted are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries: Celia Smith (...)

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