Assistant Water Quality Researcher

80% - Investigate and sample physical chemical and biological factors related to water quality in Kansas Waterbodies via on-lake buoys and shoreline water and sediment sampling.

10% - Develop figures and conduct analyses on water quality data.

10% - Analyze samples for suspended sediment phytoplankton or zooplankton.
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Work Schedule
One day remote (Monday) and 4 days on site or at a project site (lakes and streams in Kansas) working 8-5.

Contact Information to Applicants
Ted Harris; ;

1. High school diploma/GED and four years of related experience OR bachelors degree in a related field.
2. Two years of experience collecting water and sediment samples from lakes or reservoirs.
3. Six (6) months of experience working with on-lake buoys and their data.
4. One year of experience working with Microsoft Excel Word and R studio.

1. Experience with remote water quality sensors and equipment as evidenced in application materials.
2. Experience sampling Midwestern US reservoirs as evidenced in application materials.
3. Experience with real-time water quality buoys and monitoring.

Position Overview
The Harris research group is seeking an Assistant Researcher to assist with collecting samples for water quality assessment in Kansas lakes with limnology equipment and in-lake sensors. The Assistant Researcher may also assist with laboratory analyses of water quality samples such as collecting and analyzing harmful algal bloom (HAB) data.

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Thursday 6/25/2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.