We are seeking a skilled and motivated Research Support Specialist to join our soil ecology program.
* This is a full-time position that requires a strong interest in soils, agricultural sustainability, and relevant scientific knowledge.
Responsibilities:
* You will perform field and laboratory tasks related to our research projects.
* Your duties may include washing soil from roots, sieving soil, threshing grains, labeling and organizing samples, weeding, supporting harvest of late-season crops, checking on greenhouse experiments, processing plant material, and conducting soil analyses.
Requirements:
* A background in physical or biological sciences, agriculture, or ecology.
* Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning.
* Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
* Fundamental math skills and numerical literacy.
* Proficiency in using word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with soil chemistry, an agriculture-related field, and laboratory work.
* Participation in a research lab or independent project.
* Familiarity with spreadsheets, data entry, and repetitive data collection tasks.