Research Assistant

Position:
Research Assistant I (005326)

The University of South Alabama’s Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Assistant I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

• Master’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.

• Conduct daily field and lab activities for research projects including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Build geospatial applications using GIS software for lab projects.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students working on the project.
• Oversee and perform field and lab work including field surveys, lab processing, water quality analyses, maintain quality assurance, and train students in safe practices.
• Manage laboratory budgets.
• Maintain relationships with the research project’s partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and plan project meetings.
• Participate in the hiring of new interns.
• Perform project reporting.
• Utilize University vehicles.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
• Work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

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