JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The selected candidate will support research in soil ecology under the supervision of Dr. Thea Whitman in the Department of Soil Science. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and other lab members, managing lab activities and performing research. Skills that will help a candidate do well in this job include being (1) organized and meticulous in producing quality results, (2) innovative and resourceful in their approach to challenges, and (3) self-driven and enjoying working independently, but also having strong interpersonal skills and enjoying working as part of a team. The candidate will be trained in new techniques. Their duties will include soil ecology research as well as lab management. Specific Duties: 50% - Soil Ecology Research: The selected candidate will be responsible for performing a broad range of molecular and soil ecology lab work. This will include, but not be limited to, soil DNA extraction, cloning, PCR, qPCR, preparing samples for Sanger and high-throughput Illumina sequencing, DNA quantification, enzyme assays, culturing isolates, preparing culture media and plates, preparing chemical reagents and solutions, running electrophoretic gels, and working in fume hoods and laminar flow hoods. In addition, it will include initiating and maintaining soil incubations, taking gas samples, working with gas cylinders, operating a 13CO2- and 13CH4-measuring CRDS, preparing soil (sieving, grinding, drying, weighing), performing soil extractions, and preparing soil samples for isotopic and elemental analysis. The candidate will also perform greenhouse work and fieldwork, which will include initiating and maintaining greenhouse experiments and field trials, planting, plant care, soil sampling, and sample preservation. The individual will be responsible for maintaining well-organized and meticulous research records. They will maintain aseptic technique, lab safety and lab hygiene. They will be responsible for data analysis and will also be expected to maintain awareness of current literature and knowledge in areas of research. The selected candidate will actively participate in research group... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9E7B28F1B39C4633