Two or more years of experience working in an analytical chemistry or biogeochemistry wet lab focused on aquatic environments * Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining carbon ...
Two or more years of experience working in an analytical chemistry or biogeochemistry wet lab focused on aquatic environments * Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining carbon ...
Postdoctoral Investigator - Relativistic Quantum Chemistry and Nonadiabatic Dynamics
Falmouth, MA · On-site
$68K - $75K/yr
Motta's Theoretical Chemistry and Biogeochemistry group. This postdoctoral position focus is in computational and theoretical chemistry to develop and implement relativistic multireference electronic ...
Postdoctoral Investigator - Relativistic Quantum Chemistry and Nonadiabatic Dynamics
Falmouth, MA · On-site
$68K - $75K/yr
Motta's Theoretical Chemistry and Biogeochemistry group. This postdoctoral position focus is in computational and theoretical chemistry to develop and implement relativistic multireference electronic ...
D. in ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered. Minimum Experience and Skill ...
D. in ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered. Minimum Experience and Skill ...
ASSOC PROFESSOR
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
We encourage applications from candidates whose research complements departmental strengths in geohazards, climate change (past and present), Great Lakes science, biogeochemistry/geobiology, and ...
ASSOC PROFESSOR
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
We encourage applications from candidates whose research complements departmental strengths in geohazards, climate change (past and present), Great Lakes science, biogeochemistry/geobiology, and ...
A bachelor's degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, or biogeochemistry strongly suggested * Preferred master's in biostatistics, statistics, or a related ...
A bachelor's degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, or biogeochemistry strongly suggested * Preferred master's in biostatistics, statistics, or a related ...
Senior HPC Systems Administrator, SAS Computing
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$86K - $117K/yr
Join our team and collaborate with world-renowned researchers tackling questions about the human brain, the upper atmosphere, ocean biogeochemistry, social program impacts, and more. Under the ...
Senior HPC Systems Administrator, SAS Computing
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$86K - $117K/yr
Join our team and collaborate with world-renowned researchers tackling questions about the human brain, the upper atmosphere, ocean biogeochemistry, social program impacts, and more. Under the ...
A bachelor's degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, or biogeochemistry strongly suggested * Preferred master's in biostatistics, statistics, or a related ...
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A bachelor's degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, or biogeochemistry strongly suggested * Preferred master's in biostatistics, statistics, or a related ...
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$65K - $72K/yr
Background in hydrology, limnology, or biogeochemistry. * Experience mentoring students and working within interdisciplinary research teams. * Ability to travel and present research at professional ...
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$65K - $72K/yr
Background in hydrology, limnology, or biogeochemistry. * Experience mentoring students and working within interdisciplinary research teams. * Ability to travel and present research at professional ...
Research topics include trace metal analytical methods, deep-sea mining, hydrothermal plumes, polar oceanography, and marine biogeochemistry. The position involves participating in oceanographic ...
Research topics include trace metal analytical methods, deep-sea mining, hydrothermal plumes, polar oceanography, and marine biogeochemistry. The position involves participating in oceanographic ...
Preferred Qualifications Additional desired experiences include: (1) Scientific experiences in biogeochemistry, chemical and/or physical oceanography, physical-biogeochemical interactions, and ...
Preferred Qualifications Additional desired experiences include: (1) Scientific experiences in biogeochemistry, chemical and/or physical oceanography, physical-biogeochemical interactions, and ...
Wet Lab Lead Technician
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$39.21/hr
Two or more years of experience working in an analytical chemistry or biogeochemistry wet lab focused on aquatic environments * Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining carbon ...
Wet Lab Lead Technician
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$39.21/hr
Two or more years of experience working in an analytical chemistry or biogeochemistry wet lab focused on aquatic environments * Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining carbon ...
... in biogeochemistry, plant ecology, and/or microbial ecology. Other qualifications include: coding in R, Python, or Matlab; demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills; and ...
... in biogeochemistry, plant ecology, and/or microbial ecology. Other qualifications include: coding in R, Python, or Matlab; demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills; and ...
Wet Lab Lead Technician
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Two or more years of experience working in an analytical chemistry or biogeochemistry wet lab focused on aquatic environments * Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining carbon ...
Wet Lab Lead Technician
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Two or more years of experience working in an analytical chemistry or biogeochemistry wet lab focused on aquatic environments * Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining carbon ...
A record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications in environmental microbiology, plant microbe interactions, and soil biogeochemistry. * Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply appropriate ...
A record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications in environmental microbiology, plant microbe interactions, and soil biogeochemistry. * Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply appropriate ...
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Environmental Geophysics
Tucson, AZ · On-site
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Environmental Geophysics
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Research topics include trace metal analytical methods, deep-sea mining, hydrothermal plumes, polar oceanography, and marine biogeochemistry. The position involves participating in oceanographic ...
Research topics include trace metal analytical methods, deep-sea mining, hydrothermal plumes, polar oceanography, and marine biogeochemistry. The position involves participating in oceanographic ...
... in biogeochemistry, plant ecology, and/or microbial ecology. Other qualifications include: coding in R, Python, or Matlab; demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills; and ...
... in biogeochemistry, plant ecology, and/or microbial ecology. Other qualifications include: coding in R, Python, or Matlab; demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills; and ...
NEON Field Ecologist I - Botanist - AL
Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site
$21.45 - $22.56/hr
Plan, schedule, supervise and perform plant phenology, diversity, productivity, and biogeochemistry data collection following established, standardized field, lab, and shipping procedures. * Record ...
NEON Field Ecologist I - Botanist - AL
Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
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We are seeking a research intern (6 - 9 months) to assist with grassland and wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, and range management research. The internship will be located at Buck Island Ranch, an ...
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You know a nutrient/limnology lab inside and out - the instrumentation, the calibration curves, the SOPs, and the training it takes to keep it all running at a high standard. FWI is looking for a Wet Lab Lead Technician to take the helm of laboratory operations supporting NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), where your work will directly shape how the nation tracks harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, and the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
As the Wet Lab Lead Technician, you will design and lead water quality sampling programs across the Great Lakes, maintain a diverse nutrient/limnology laboratory, and mentor technical staff through hands-on training - all while performing the same high-precision carbon and nutrient chemistry that keeps GLERL's research moving. This is a role for someone who wants ownership of the lab bench and a seat at the table shaping how the data gets collected in the first place.
Responsibilities- Plan and carry out programs to collect water quality variables on a diverse set of ships across the Great Lakes over a broad spatial scale
- Provide calibration, deployment, and data analysis of in situ instrumentation used to measure nutrients and pigments associated with phytoplankton and dissolved organic matter
- Identify techniques to measure nutrient cycling by aquatic organisms such as mussels and zooplankton; maintain a nutrient analysis/limnology laboratory with a diverse suite of equipment for measuring nutrients and other water quality variables
- Develop technical training materials and conduct training sessions on routine work and work methods
- Prepare and conduct environmental sampling and monitoring plans focusing on water quality variables including nutrients, phytoplankton, and physical variables; process and analyze samples for turbidity, algal toxins, and other water quality variables; maintain a laboratory equipped to measure beta-emitting radioisotopes (C-14, P-32, P-33, tritium), pigments, algal toxins, and more
- Perform routine and complex wet laboratory chemical analyses on water and sediment samples, focusing on organic and inorganic carbon fractions (TOC, DOC, DIC, POC) and related nutrient parameters in support of HABs and ecosystem research
- Prepare chemical reagents, standard solutions, and specialized glassware/plasticware, adhering to strict laboratory cleanliness and quality protocols
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine preventative maintenance on core laboratory analytical equipment (e.g., TOC analyzers, spectrophotometers, fluorometers, filtration apparatus)
- Execute rigorous laboratory QA/QC procedures, accurately document instrument performance, and maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, chemical inventories, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Log, track, and preserve incoming field samples collected from GLERL research vessels, autonomous vehicles, and the real-time observation network
- Assist research scientists and engineers with field data and sample collection on NOAA small boats and GLERL research vessels during seasonal monitoring cruises (typically May to November)
- Collaborate with technical staff to draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data summaries, and quality management records
- Assist in developing figures, charts, and technical summaries of carbon and bloom data for research communications, technical publications, and presentations
Required:
- BS degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, limnology, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Demonstrated experience working in a wet chemistry laboratory environment handling environmental samples
- Experience with basic laboratory instrumentation and data entry software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift and carry a 50 lb load to assist with sample coolers and field gear
- Ability to perform field work and handle sample collection on marine vessels
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and safely within a laboratory setting, function as part of a technical team, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desired:
- Two or more years of experience working in an analytical chemistry or biogeochemistry wet lab focused on aquatic environments
- Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining carbon analysis instrumentation, such as Total Organic Carbon (TOC/DOC) analyzers, Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) analyzers, or elemental analyzers (CHN)
- Experience with automated nutrient analyzers, spectrophotometers, fluorometers, and vacuum filtration systems
- Experience working with and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Experience using certified reference materials (CRMs), creating standards based on SOPs, and calibration of instruments and sensors
- Familiarity with QA/QC protocols, creating standard curves, running check standards, and tracking instrument drift
- Experience processing and analyzing environmental datasets using programming languages such as Python or R
- Experience working at sea or on research cruises within the Great Lakes or similar large aquatic systems
- General knowledge of freshwater ecology, harmful algal bloom (HAB) dynamics, and carbon cycle biogeochemistry
Work Setting and Environment:
- Primary location: NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), 4840 S. State Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Telework approved for tasks conducive to remote work, as scheduled with the COR and Technical Lead(s)
- Full-time schedule (1,912 hours annually), Monday-Friday, flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; field operations may affect hours
- Local Great Lakes field travel expected May-November; occasional meeting travel December-April; annual travel not anticipated to exceed 4
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our TeamAt FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Pay range is from 39.21/hr to 41.27/hr
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