Student Helper - Soil Science
Job no: 509063
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
School/Unit: Soil Science
Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Department Overview: |
Dr. Thea Whitman’s soil biogeochemistry and soil microbial ecology research lab seeks interested individuals to participate in a year long research project. This project investigates the vertical distribution dynamics of pyrogenic carbon (PyC) within the top 15 cm of soil throughout one year post-fire. Working with planned prescribed burns, we plan to use the CTO-375 to quantify PyC in different soil depths over time, supplemented by tracing stable isotope-labeled PyC in field trials and laboratory incubations. This approach will allow us to accurately track PyC movement and assess microbial preference for using PyC versus other SOC sources over time, with implications of PyC persistence and turnover. |
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Anticipated Start Date: |
May 2025 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): |
June 2026 |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail: |
Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week: |
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20 |
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Schedule: |
You can work a flexible schedule several days a week (Monday - Friday), depending on availability. Work will likely be done in shifts several hours long, but this will vary when we are in the field. Ability to work during summer and winter break is required. Possible weekend work for field sampling, but not often. |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: |
Minimum: $15.00 |
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Number of Positions: |
1 |
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Qualifications: |
Experience with lab work or data analysis is preferred, but not required. Must have a diligent work ethic and respect for public land and lab spaces, especially when working in the Arboretum. If you are interested, please submit a one page CV/resume and a brief cover letter, outlining your interests and relevant experience! We will begin interviewing candidates as soon as possible, until the position is filled. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: |
Knowledge of environmental or soil science preferred, but not required. The ability to work at repetitive, highly precise tasks is an asset. |
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Position Summary/Job Duties: |
Responsibilities will include collecting soil samples from the UW Arboretum, processing soil samples for soil tests, and conducting a variety of soil analyses, such as bulk density, texture, C & N, and incubation. |
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Physical Demands: |
This position will include several days in the field, spending long hours outside and hauling equipment and samples weighing up to 50lbs. In-lab work can involve long hours of precise work, with sensitive equipment. |
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Institutional Statements: |
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: 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/ |
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