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r**Research Assistant OR Research Associate**

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r**Location:** Ecosystem Science & Soc Center

r**Regular/Temporary:** Regular

r**Job ID:** 607893

r**Full/Part Time:** Full-Time

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Special Information

- This position is subject to the availability of funding. The

incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal

notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

- This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

Job Description

Northern Arizona University is seeking applications for researchers

focused on using isotopes/radiocarbon to understand fossil fuel use in

urban environments in Arizona. This person will join a collaborative

team in the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society (ECOSS) and the

School of Environment and Sustainability (SES). The researcher will work

on projects focused on measuring and mapping fossil fuel use in the

urban environments of Arizona using the primary measurement of

radiocarbon in annual plants. The work will include field work

collecting samples, laboratory work preparing and running radiocarbon

samples, and helping to develop community science sampling efforts. The

researcher will have the unique opportunity to work closely with a

diverse team of researchers at NAU focused on carbon cycle science (Ted

Schuur, Kevin Gurney, Helen Rowe) and a larger interdisciplinary urban

studies team located across multiple institutions in and out of Arizona.

The positions will be based in Flagstaff, AZ and the expected start date

is Summer 2024.

**Research Assistant**

Research - 55%

- Work collaboratively with research team in research activities

including data collection, evaluation, and designing analyses to

address primary research questions.

- Design and implement research protocols and adapt standard

procedures and methods, in particular focusing on preparing and

analyzing samples for radiocarbon analysis.

- Participate in radiocarbon analysis in conjunction with staff

scientists.

- Read scientific literature, participate in scientific discussions

with other members of the research team and lab, and attend

mandatory lab and project meetings.

Data Metrics - 20%

- Collect, curate, synthesize, and analyze research data.

- Display data for presentation in research conferences and for

manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to

analyze and present data.

Grant & Management - 10%

- Work within the grant-specific project requirements.

Academic/Lab/Community Liaison - 10%

- Perform assigned lab duties to assist in the maintenance of

equipment, supplies, reagents or the general operation of the

radiocarbon lab, and various other duties or projects as assigned -

as appropriate to project goals.

- Work with community science efforts to develop sample collection

strategy including workshops, including writing reports and public

outreach documents in conjunction with other project personnel.

- Promote an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all.

Other - 5%

- Other duties as assigned.

**Research Associate**

Research Publications - 60%

- Work collaboratively with research team in research activities

including data collection, evaluation, and designing analyses to

address primary research questions.

- Lead data analysis, modeling, coding, and interpretation.

- Design and implement research protocols and adapt standard

procedures and methods, in particular focusing on preparing and

analyzing samples for radiocarbon analysis.

- Participate in radiocarbon analysis in conjunction with staff

scientists.

- Read scientific literature, participate in scientific discussions

with other members of the research team and lab, and attend

mandatory lab and project meetings.

- Co-author or author research papers and manuscripts for publication

and present them at conferences and workshops.

Academic/Lab/Community Liaison - 15%

Perform assigned lab duties to assist in the maintenance of equipment,

supplies, reagents or the general operation of the radiocarbon lab, and

various other duties or projects as assigned - as appropriate to project

goals.

Work with community science efforts to develop sample collection

strategy including workshops, including writing reports and public

outreach documents in conjunction with other project personnel.

Promote an i