Plant Ecophysiology Research Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johnson lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas seeks 1–2 Assistant Researchers to support plant ecophysiology research, with responsibilities spanning general laboratory support and technical research tasks.

The initial one-year appointment offers a salary range of $41,800 to $45,800 plus benefits; travel to collaborating labs and field sites may be required. This on-site position is based in Lawrence, KS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Earth Sciences or 4 years of professional experience.
• Strong interest in plant ecophysiology and related Earth system processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory support including purchasing, equipment upkeep, and recordkeeping.
• Technical research support across plant ecophysiology projects, including field work and data analysis.
• Dedicated time for professional development and career planning.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Earth Sciences

High School Diploma or GED with 4 years experience

Tools

Dataloggers

Environmental sensors

Chlorophyll fluorescence

Liquid chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Job description

The Johnson lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas seeks 1–2 Assistant Researchers to support plant ecophysiology research, with responsibilities spanning general laboratory support and technical research tasks.

The initial one-year appointment offers a salary range of $41,800 to $45,800 plus benefits; travel to collaborating labs and field sites may be required. This on-site position is based in Lawrence, KS.