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<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">I'd like to submit the following job
announcement on behalf of the Faist Lab at NMSU. Please see details below. Many
of the labs projects involve the use and/or study of native plants and seeds!</span><br>
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<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">-Rachel</span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Restoration
ecology technician in the Faist lab at New Mexico State University</span></b><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"><br>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Summary: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">A full-time technician position is
available to work on a variety of projects in PI Akasha Faist’s rangeland
restoration ecology research program (</span><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faces.nmsu.edu%2Facademics%2Fanrs%2Fakasha-faist.html&data=01%7C01%7Crhosna%40nmsu.edu%7C68c92e4e3c4d4b4e020708d6fc138697%7Ca3ec87a89fb84158ba8ff11bace1ebaa%7C1&sdata=b%2B88u%2BN7LdQ4%2FiN00GXp9ufHSsuJQfDoMbyN7QfkYSs%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">https://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/anrs/akasha-faist.html</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt">) located on NSMU’s main campus in Las
Cruces, NM. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">The
successful candidate will be responsible for working with the lab PI to ensure
the maintenance of all project level activities, coordination with and
management of undergraduates and graduate students, and additional research
activity support. <br>
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<b>Required Qualifications: </b>Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in
Environmental Science, Range Science, Natural Resources, Ecology, Biology or a
similar degree. Three years of experience in standard methods and monitoring
techniques as well as demonstrating a base knowledge of restoration, plant,
and/or soil ecology.</span></p>

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<b>Job Duties and Responsibilities:</b></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Fieldwork duties
may include<b>:</b></span></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> assisting
or leading field installation and monitoring efforts, establishing field plots,
conducting field-based seeding, plant growth, and environmental measurements,
soil sampling, ensuring proper sample processing, and employing field safety
protocols.<br>
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<u>Greenhouse duties may include:</u> assisting in greenhouse research
efforts, ensuring that all greenhouse needs are met for current and future
studies, such as watering, pest control, data collection, and securing
greenhouse upkeep and maintenance. </span></p>

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<u>Lab duties may include:</u> plant and soil sample processing, preparing
field and greenhouse studies such as through building infrastructure or
pre-treating seeds, pressing plants and working with herbarium personnel for
proper archival while following and enforcing all lab safety and cleanliness
protocols.</span></p>

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<u>Project and data management duties may include:</u> collecting,
entering, compiling, analyzing, synthesizing and interpreting data, summarizing
results, ordering supplies, and mentoring and/or supervising undergraduate and
graduate students. Duties may also include drafting progress reports and
assisting PI  Faist and collaborators in manuscript writing.<br>
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<b>Physical Requirements:</b> Work involves moderate exposure to unusual
elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant
odors, and/or loud noises. Requires handling of average-weight objects up
to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. <br>
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<b>Benefits Summary: </b>This position is eligible for benefits in
accordance with NMSU guidelines (</span><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenefits.nmsu.edu%2F&data=01%7C01%7Crhosna%40nmsu.edu%7C68c92e4e3c4d4b4e020708d6fc138697%7Ca3ec87a89fb84158ba8ff11bace1ebaa%7C1&sdata=Vam681SSCQBOmREvkkH%2FJj9Fw3u1tBugv6Lj0I1opFw%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">https://benefits.nmsu.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt">)</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">.<br>
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<b>Pay Range:</b> $31,000 - $35,000 annually, commensurate upon experience<br>
<br>
<b>Open Date:</b> 06/13/2019, <b>Close Date:</b> 07/12/2019<br>
<br>
<b>Special Instructions to Applicant:</b> Full consideration will be given
to applicants who apply on or before July 12, 2019 and anticipated start date
is fall of 2019. Application materials must include 1) a current resume/CV, 2)
letter of interest/cover letter, and 3) unofficial transcripts. Within the
application please list a minimum of three references. References may be
contacted during the screening and selection process. A valid US driver’s
license is required and the ability to meet NMSU driving requirements to drive
university vehicles.</span></p>

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Position Title: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">AG
RESEARCH ASST, SR</span></p>

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find out more information on this position visit: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjobs.nmsu.edu%2Fpostings%2F35376&data=01%7C01%7Crhosna%40nmsu.edu%7C68c92e4e3c4d4b4e020708d6fc138697%7Ca3ec87a89fb84158ba8ff11bace1ebaa%7C1&sdata=jGpWA7upIQ2rvm1jAnxTmQ%2B5vvWlwMQR7K%2BjqQ8ADtA%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">http://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/35376</span></a></p>

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direct any questions regarding this position to Akasha Faist at</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> <a href="mailto:afaist@nmsu.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">afaist@nmsu.edu</a></span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"><br>
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<i>New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly
encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of
its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces
diversity, NMSU does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color,
disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, retaliation, serious medical condition, sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, spousal affiliation or protected veteran status in its
program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational
programs.</i></span></p>

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