Research Scientist III

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: 5 days ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Research Scientist III
Long Classification Title Research Scientist III
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH Earth Systems Research Centers
Summary of Position
The Research Scientist III will both lead and participate in both basic and applied research in the fields of Wildlife Ecology and Global Change Biology. The Scientist will engage with and grow a group of researchers examining interactions and feedbacks among wildlife, climate change, and biogeochemical cycling. They will design and carry out research examining how small mammal species affect terrestrial biogeochemical cycling using a combination of remote sensing, camera traps, and replicated field experiments. They will lead the collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation of data, and will author and co-author peer-reviewed publications describing research findings. The Research Scientist will both lead and contribute to externally funded proposals to maintain their position.
Acceptable minimum level of education Doctorate
Acceptable minimum years of experience 2 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4563FY24
Other minimum qualifications
At least two years of postdoctoral research experience, strong theoretical background in species range limits, expertise in developing robust and cost effective methods for monitoring wildlife and climate, and a strong analytical background in estimating demographic parameters and modeling species-environmental relationships at local and regional scales.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
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/60690
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 26
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 04/15/2024
Open Until Filled No
Closing Date 04/25/2024
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Grant Funded
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