Ocean Career: UMassD Estuarine & Ocean Sciences Research Associate

Research Associate

Follow the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

• Support the field and laboratory research programs of the Coastal Systems Program
• Synthesize and analyze data, and prepare graphics for integration into estuarine models
• Oversee coordination, communications, equipment and scheduling with water monitoring programs
• Direct day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Design and oversee field data collection efforts and take part in the sampling programs.
• Supervise the work of research assistants, interns and work-study students.
• Oversee training of volunteers for field sampling and incoming interns and graduate students
• Oversee data delivery to water quality programs, including oversight of QA/QC.
• Serve as Co-P.I. on appropriate CSP projects
• Help maintain Coastal Systems Program database and research records.
• Assist in laboratory analysis of nutrient samples.
• Maintain laboratory and field instrumentation.
• Write proposals, reports and technical presentations, including working with outside collaborators on joint projects and working directly with some of our funders.

EDUCATION:

• M.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Marine/Environmental Science related to coastal processes and a minimum of 3 years of experience for Technical Associate level; or M.S. degree in the relevant fields with at least 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. for Research Associate level.

EXPERIENCE:

• Sample collection, nutrient analysis and data analysis experience
• Experience with report preparation and publication
• Project management experience, including participation in proposal development.

• Experience in data analysis, synthesis and presentation
• Experience in writing technical memorandum and reports
• Experience working with and managing data collection on multiple projects simultaneously
• Working knowledge of coastal ecosystem processes
• SCUBA certified

• Nutrient analytical skills using both bench chemistry and auto-analysis.
• Experience in data entry including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize and prioritize incoming samples for analyses from various research programs simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate sample collection both by and external to laboratory staff.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Ability to oversee operation of a busy analytical facility, including maintenance of chemicals, supplies and instrumentation as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work irregular hours may be required.

Salary range: $55,000 – $70,000