Research Associate

Yale School of the Environment - Research

88913BR

University Job Title

Research Associate 1, MS

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

30-Jun-2025

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 1 MS (22)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

25

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

195 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

This position will develop workflows and data products from tabular and spatial data sets for the Malone disturbance Ecology Lab to support projects focused on understanding carbon dynamics across ecosystems. This position will join a growing lab that uses a wide variety of approaches to understand ecosystem carbon dynamics including working with eddy covariance data, GIS and remote sensing. The position will support team science and is primarily computer-based work. 

Essential Duties

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to identify, acquire, and integrate datasets.  

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to develop functions for vector analysis. 

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Demonstrated ability to write and edit materials for publications and presentations along with the ability to report on the statuses of research activities. Ability to oversee and instruct researchers on technical procedures. 

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to schedule and coordinate best practices for data science training. 

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to optimize workflows and create and maintain GitHub repositories for research projects and educational purposes. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research, strong written scientific communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. 

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Applicants with at least a BS degree in data science are highly preferred. Prior experience in data integration, programming, and developing spatial datasets is highly valued. 

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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