The Point Blue Soils Team implements carbon monitoring protocols to assess ecosystem health above and belowground in response to changes in land management practices. The Soil Conservation Scientist I year long position will work closely with Soils Team scientists and staff to implement carbon monitoring on farms and ranches through a combination of field days, soil and plant processing in the lab, and office days for data processing. Flexibility to adapt to changing fieldwork and travel schedules is critical. The Conservation Scientist I will perform research tasks on multiple soils-focused projects at Point Blue throughout California and possibly nearby states. Additional work in science communication also will occur, which may include drafting protocols and working lands maps, reading and summarizing scientific articles, and participating in outreach on soil conservation both internally and externally.
Pay: $27.62-$32.45/hour plus benefits
Location: Petaluma, CA/ Hybrid