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 WolakÌý(Staff Representative). Prospective staff should check the JobsÌýpage and consider contacting individual INSTAAR Faculty: Fellows,ÌýResearch Scientists, andÌýFellows Emeriti.
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![Picture of Kerstin Braun](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/kerstin-brau-profile-2023.png?itok=elQRj4JK)
Kerstin Braun
Professional Research Assistant, SIL • • Stable isotope analyses of atmospheric CO2
![Portrait of Patrick Cappa](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/cappa_patrick.png?itok=LwDjdAfS)
Patrick Cappa
Lab Chemist, NSRL 14C • Senior Professional Research Assistant • • Wet lab chemistry • Isotope chemistry • Geochronology
![Photo of Reid Clark](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/reid-clark.png?itok=bNb3Edtc)
Reid Clark
Professional Scientist II, Stable Isotope Lab • Stable isotope gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
![Photo of Nicole Hornslein](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/hornslein-nicole.png?itok=l7yGNy68)
Nicole Hornslein
Field and Lab Manager, CZNet Dynamic Water
![Headshot of Adeline Kelly](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/Adeline_Kelly_round.jpg?itok=p3DQs0Me)
Adeline Kelly
Professional Research Assistant • • Aquatic Ecology • Biogeochemistry • Limnology
![Portrait of Leanne Lestak](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/lestak_leanne.png?itok=kMLzwa6R)
Leanne Lestak
GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist • Senior Professional Research Associate • • Snow hydrology • Coastal change • Flooding
![Portrait of Syvia Englund Michel](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/englund_michel_sylvia_0.png?itok=kFzudtOn)
Sylvia Michel
Assistant Laboratory Manager, SIL • • Stable isotope mass spectrometry
![Portrait of Steve Morgan](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/morgan_steve.png?itok=NxVT4VI1)
Steve Morgan
Lab Engineer, NSRL 14C • Senior Professional Research Associate • • Atmospheric carbon isotopes • Arctic permafrost carbon cycle dynamics
![Portrait of Valerie Morris](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/morris_valerie.png?itok=OIDyX7Xy)
Valerie Morris
Laboratory Technician, SIL • • Greenhouse gases • Isotopic analysis of ice cores
![Portrait of Jen Morse](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/morse-jen-cpr-ghood_niwot-ridge_img_2303-2.png?itok=N-Mn30Cy)
Jennifer Morse
Climate, Water, Snow Technician, MRS • Research Staff Representative • • Climate measurements • Field logistics
![Picture of John Ortega](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/ortega-john.png?itok=a9zHWkln)
John Ortega
Professional Research Associate, SIL • • Analysis of stable isotopes
![Photo of Eric Parrish](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/parrish-eric-rotated.png?itok=Ebm9BYqM)
Eric Parrish
Scientific Illustrator • Data Manager, CZNet Dynamic Water • • Graphics • GIS-based products • Scientific illustration
![Portrait of Rob Ross](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/ross_robert.png?itok=x7D9hEUU)
Rob Ross
Project Manager, CCB
![Portrait of Wendy Roth](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/roth_wendy.png?itok=nl1iEdOd)
Wendy Roth
Laboratory Manager • Arctic Workshop Coordinator • Laboratory Coordinator II
![Silhouette of a person](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/avatar320_3.png?itok=UNfPi9M1)
Jane G. Smith
Vegetation researcher, Niwot Ridge LTER • Research Associate • • Biogeochemistry • Plant/vegetation ecology • Soil science
![Sarah Elizabeth Stockman](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/stockman.png?itok=W3RgpIrz)
Sarah Elizabeth Stockman
Professional Research Assistant •
• Plant community ecology • Climate change • Data science • STEM education
• Plant community ecology • Climate change • Data science • STEM education
![Portrait of Maria Stoica](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/stoica_maria.png?itok=Ye5cTV1G)
Maria Stoica
Research Associate, CSDMS •
• Building geoscience ontologies • Scientific programming
• Building geoscience ontologies • Scientific programming
![Emma Tyrrell](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/emma-tyrrell.png?itok=q7CBF_bI)
Emma Tyrrell
GIS Technician •
• GIS • Remote sensing • Spatial data trends
• GIS • Remote sensing • Spatial data trends
![Photo of Lennart van Maldegem](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/van-maldegem-lennart.png?itok=bAlTPBly)
Lennart van Maldegem
Laboratory Manager • • Organic geochemistry • Trace elements
![Silhouette of a person](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/avatar320_4.png?itok=1d-jYpC-)
James Walega
Senior Professional Research Assistant, ALTAiR
![Portrait of Kathy Welch](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/welch_kathy.png?itok=lseBleLB)
Kathy Welch
Project Manager, MCM-LTER • Senior Professional Research Assistant • • McMurdo Dry Valleys • Antarctica • Geochemistry
![Picture of Austin Willbern](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/austin-willbern-profile.png?itok=qcoAa_t8)
Austin Willbern
Field Technician, Niwot Ridge LTER
![Portrait of Chad Wolak](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/wolak_chad.png?itok=V1sdx-kM)
Chad Wolak
Laboratory Manager, NSRL 14C • Senior Professional Research Assistant
![Photo of Sammy Yevak](/instaar/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/yevak-sammy.png?itok=ExyTsLjG)
Sammy Yevak
Lead Aquatic Research Technician, Niwot Ridge LTER