Faculty Assistant

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129110
Title: Faculty Assistant
Functional Title: Faculty Assistant
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position will support ongoing projects related to nutrient transport from
agricultural land to receiving water bodies.
The primary duties of this position are:
  • Visiting and maintaining edge-of-the-field sites located throughout the State of Maryland with H-flumes, ISCO auto-samplers, flow meters, rain-gauges, and real-time insitu sensors.
  • Performing routine maintenance/repairs on field instruments/equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Providing research support including recommending research protocols. Monitoring the activity of crops and documenting research findings and results.
  • Acting as a liaison with the farmers and stakeholders.
  • Maintaining automated and/or manual recordkeeping systems pertaining to experimentation/field research.
  • Preparing reports, presentations, and articles.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • A bachelor’s degree in science, preferably with a focus on environmental science or chemistry.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experiences with various techniques used in the laboratory and field approaches for sampling water, soil, or air. A US driver’s license is required.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 02/05/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 02/19/2024
Physical Demands
Lift up to 10 lbs. Traverse uneven surfaces, and be willing to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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