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 Chad Wolak (Staff Representative). Prospective staff should check the Jobs page and consider contacting individual INSTAAR Faculty: FellowsResearch Scientists, and Fellows Emeriti.

 

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Natalie Aranda
Temporary Researcher
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Kerstin Braun
Professional Research Assistant, SIL
• Stable isotope analyses of atmospheric CO2
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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 II, Stable Isotope Lab • Stable isotope gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
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Nicole Hornslein
Field and Lab Manager, CZNet Dynamic Water
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Adeline Kelly
Professional Research Assistant
• Aquatic Ecology • Biogeochemistry • Limnology
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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
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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, CZNet Dynamic Water
• 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
Sarah Elizabeth Stockman
Sarah Elizabeth Stockman
Professional Research Assistant
• Plant community ecology • Climate change • Data science • STEM education
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Maria Stoica
Research Associate, CSDMS
• Building geoscience ontologies • Scientific programming
Emma Tyrrell
Emma Tyrrell
GIS Technician
• GIS • Remote sensing • Spatial data trends
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Lennart van Maldegem
Laboratory Manager
• Organic geochemistry • Trace elements
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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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Austin Willbern
Field Technician, Niwot Ridge LTER
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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