Our Research Staff keep our labs and programs running and ensure the quality of research results. Many also train students in the lab and field as well as engage in public outreach and tours. They represent a source of knowledge, talent, and experience that's critical to INSTAAR’s mission. Current staff with questions or concerns should contact Jen Morse (Staff Representative). Prospective staff should check the Jobs page and consider contacting individual INSTAAR Faculty: FellowsResearch Scientists, and Fellows Emeriti.

 

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Chloe Brashear
Professional Research Assistant, SIL
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Patrick Cappa
Lab Chemist, NSRL 14CSenior Professional Research Assistant
• Wet lab chemistry • Isotope chemistry • Geochronology
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Reid Clark
Professional Scientist, Stable Isotope Lab
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Chris Florian
Research Associate
Geological Sciences
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Yang Han
Professional Research Assistant
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Brooke Holman
Professional Research Assistant, Sepúlveda Lab
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Nicole Hornslein
Professional Research Assistant
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Leanne Lestak
GIS/Remote Sensing SpecialistSenior Professional Research Associate
• Snow hydrology • Coastal change • Flooding
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Sylvia Michel
Assistant Laboratory Manager, SIL
• Stable isotope mass spectrometry • IDL coding language
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Steve Morgan
Lab Engineer, NSRL 14CSenior Professional Research Associate
• Atmospheric carbon isotopes • Arctic permafrost carbon cycle dynamics
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Valerie Morris
Laboratory Technician, SIL
• Greenhouse gases • Isotopic analysis of ice cores
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Jennifer Morse
Climate, Water, Snow Technician, MRSResearch Staff Representative
• Climate measurements • Field logistics
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John Ortega
Professional Research Associate, SIL
• Analysis of stable isotopes
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Eric Parrish
Scientific IllustratorData Manager, Dynamic Water CZ
• Graphics • GIS-based products • Scientific illustration
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Rob Ross
Project Manager, CCB
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Wendy Roth
Laboratory ManagerArctic Workshop CoordinatorLaboratory Coordinator II
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Jane G. Smith
Vegetation researcher, Niwot Ridge LTERResearch Associate
• Biogeochemistry • Plant/vegetation ecology • Soil science
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Brigit Stattelman-Scanlan
Professional Research Assistant
• Climate justice • Resiliency
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Maria Stoica
Research Associate, CSDMS
• Building geoscience ontologies • Scientific programming
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James Walega
Senior Professional Research Assistant, ALTAiR
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Kathy Welch
Project Manager, MCM-LTERSenior Professional Research Assistant
• McMurdo Dry Valleys • Antarctica • Geochemistry
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Chad Wolak
Laboratory Manager, NSRL 14CSenior Professional Research Assistant
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Sammy Yevak
Lead Aquatic Research Technician, Niwot Ridge LTER