The University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2 position to assist in environmental fluid mechanics research within the lab of Prof. Matthew Reidenbach (https://reidenbach.evsc.virginia.edu) within the Department of Environmental Sciences (https://evsc.as.virginia.edu).

The employee in this position will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Utilize output of computer simulations of ocean water levels to determine impacts of hurricanes on flooding in the Chesapeake Bay region.
• Develop flood maps for Norfolk, VA utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
• Assist in field work at UVA’s Coastal Research Center, located in Oyster VA.
• Assist in writing, editing, and figure production for scientific publications.
• Maintain laboratory, computer, and field instrumentation.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associate’s degree

Experience: At least 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree in related science will be considered in lieu of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related fields. Work experience in related fields of engineering, oceanography, and/or marine science may be considered sufficient.
• An understanding of GIS and working with land use/land cover data.
• Some experience working in a laboratory or a coastal field setting.

Physical Demands

This position will require working in a laboratory and working outside at UVA’s Coastal Research Center. Field work may include riding in a boat to field sites, moving equipment up to 50 lbs, and ability to work in muddy and/or wet environments. This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

More Information

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr, commensurate with education and experience

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• This is a University Staff, non-exempt benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position has a term limit of 1-year after which continued employment will depend on department need and funding.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is not eligible for remote work.

To Apply:

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0073960. Complete an application with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”

Application review will begin after July 6, 2025 and will remain open until filled.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Matt Reidenbach at mar5jj@virginia.edu

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, at rkh6j@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.