Research Manager

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: Temporary
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department Biology & Marine Biology - 32310
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32117
Vacancy Number TSP5337PST
Working Title Research Manager
Job Title Research Analyst II
Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary
Job Category Unspecified
FLSA for Position Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Work typically involves co-creating and leading field and laboratory experiments in the Wetlands Ecology laboratory. The Research Manager must hold experience in traditional methods to analyze soils, water, and plants for carbon (various forms) and nutrients to include field sample collection and post-processing. This position will coordinate and conduct assessment using analytical instrumentation. The role will ensure the lab is compliant with health and environmental safety. This position will develop SOPs for all methods used in the lab/field; they will test and adapt standard techniques for applications specific to this lab; they will conduct independent experiments to support the lab’s priorities.
The Research Manager will oversee all field travel administration, including travel authorizations and reimbursements; field safety; site access (and permitting); and compliance with scientific methodologies.
The research manager will liaise between the Principal Investigator (PI) and students (both graduate and undergraduate) to ensure observations and experiments are carried out correctly. They also will interact with colleagues and co-PIs of the Wetland Ecology lab’s PI (Sutter) to ensure compliance with grants and other awards.
Work requires sufficient background knowledge to enable this position to work effectively in wetland science. They must apply independent judgment in planning and conducting details of the sample collection and experiments. In addition, this position will manage and organize data by project and conduct statistical analyses of results in consultation with the PI.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The Research Manager should hold a master’s degree in a relevant field (biology, ecology, or Earth Science) with direct experience in wetland biogeochemistry.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours TBD
Work Days TBD
Hours Per Week TBD
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range $25 / hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date 05/13/2024
Job Closing Date 05/17/2024
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent

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