Research Scientist I

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Research Scientist I
Long Classification Title Research Scientist I
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH COLSA Natural Resources & the Environment
Summary of Position
The Wildlife Modeling and Management Lab at the University of New Hampshire seeks a research scientist to work on multi-year wildlife projects, particularly focused on evaluating cause-specific mortality of fishers (Pekania pennanti) in New Hampshire. This research lab is led by Dr. Remington Moll and our work is focused on wildlife ecology, spatial ecology, and applied aspects of wildlife population dynamics. The project is collaborative with Dr. David Needle of the UNH Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
This position will lead field efforts for a large-scale effort to understand survival and mortality in fishers across multiple regions of New Hampshire. The fieldwork involves live-capture of fishers at various field sites to deploy satellite GPS collars on individuals and real-time tracking of collared fishers. Thus, the position requires substantial field and logistical experience, including confident navigation of off-road terrain in various vehicles (trucks, ATVs, snowmobiles), field logistic troubleshooting, study design planning, and personnel management (i.e., field technicians). Additional duties will include data collection, curation, and manipulation, and contribution to various complementary field and logistical efforts as needed.
Applicants should also expect to collaborate effectively with private landowners, trappers, and biologist colleagues at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the University of New Hampshire. Thus, clear communication and positive personal relationship skills with a diversity of individuals are critical.
Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 1 year
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4436FY24
Other minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or closely related field.
  • Expertise in safely navigating backcountry locations across seasons in harsh weather conditions.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Experience operating, repairing, and/or maintaining field and technical equipment
  • Experience working with state, regional, federal, or tribal wildlife agencies
  • Expertise live-trapping mammals
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59763
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 17
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
 
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details


Posting Date 02/21/2024
Open Until Filled No
Closing Date 03/02/2024
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Grant Funded
If TERM position provide projected end date
Equipment/Instruments
  • ATV 5%
  • Snowmobile 5%
  • Truck with trailer 5%
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. Control the movement of motor vehicles requiring a commercial driver's license for operation, Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record

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