Research Associate, Research Scientist

Research Associate

The WV Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University, a program of the Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences (CEGAS) at Marshall University, has an opening for a Research Associate. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Brownfields Professional to support a variety of brownfield redevelopment and environmental assessment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build experience in the environmental field, specifically with site reuse, remediation, and community revitalization projects.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with technical staff, municipal clients, and community partners to assist in moving brownfield sites through the assessment and reuse process. This position will also include assistance as needed to CEGAS and other university entities, including the Appalachian Resiliency Center. The person hired for this position will work throughout WV and the Appalachian region in redevelopment of brownfields, community, county and regional economic development and resiliency initiatives.

Reporting to the WV Brownfields Assistance Center Director, the Research Associate will assist with research on multiple site-specific projects throughout the state with economic development components related to brownfields while also providing project research assistance to CEGAS and Appalachian Resiliency Center projects that will include rural community economic development and resiliency, county-wide economic endeavors, and region-based economic development activities. The position will also include direct interaction with project managers and will contribute to outreach and educational service efforts, including conferences, webinars, and training events.

Location - MU
- Marshall University

Salary Range - $40,000 Salary is commensurate with education, experience and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education
- Bachelor's degree in science or business field

Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience in a general science or business field, with contributions that focus on environmental assessment / remediation, community-based economic development, community resiliency, and/or related field. Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Education
- Master's degree in a science or business field

Experience
- More than one year of experience in rural and small community economic development planning, brownfields initiatives, community resiliency initiatives, and/or related fields. Experience with geospatial software. Experience with economic development in small communities and on brownfield properties. Experience with grant writing for federal, state, and/or private funds.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - MR0860

Open Date - 05/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions Summary
- The search committee requests that two reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references' information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.

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