Research Project Engineer II
Job Description
Operating Title
Research Project Engineer IILong Classification Title
Research Project Engineer IICampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH CEPS Civil and Environmental EngineeringSummary of Position
This position provides the technological support to research projects involving the design, construction and maintenance of experiments and related support equipment.
Other responsibilities include: a) facilitate and report on 4-6 workshops per year on cutting-edge problems faced by the oil spill community, and b) facilitate and coordinate post-workshop working groups of experts on problems identified at the workshops. Work will include coordinating with on-campus personnel and outside scientists and engineers. Attendance will be required at 1-2 national conferences per year. Supervision of undergraduate students will be required. Attention to detail and excellent note-taking skills are required.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
3 yearsPosting Number
PS4833FY25Other minimum qualifications
- Conduct extensive research in cooperation with NOAA colleagues who request experiments regarding hazardous/oil spill response and restoration (detection, transport, toxicity, response, assessment, etc.).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science or engineering; or marine-related major. Computer skills. Working knowledge of marine environmental pollution.
- Experience designing the components of an experiment with detailed specifications.
- Supervise and schedule technicians in the construction of the experimental needs; liaison with subcontractors and other staff as needed to keep project on task.
- Assist in writing manuals, protocols, experimental design, sections of grant proposals and research and provide cost estimates for projects and experiments.
- Prepare culminating/outcome reports and detailed experimental guidelines on projects and related operations tasked by the Center from our federal colleagues.
- Supervise graduate and undergraduate students and staff in experimental safety, process and outcomes.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews as appropriate and coordinate database as appropriate.
- Classify data and research results to various applicable variables and knowledge of research.
- Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts of research data and outcomes.
- Attend various meetings, workshops and symposia to present results of research
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with report writing, environmental studies, and data evaluation, project management.
- Knowledge of computer programming.
- Ability to design components for experiments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science or engineering; or marine-related major. Computer skills. Working knowledge of marine environmental pollution.
Salary Information
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62925Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
21EEO 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
Posting Date
09/16/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
Grant FundedEquipment/Instruments
- Experience with drones, microscopes, sensors, flowtrackers, thermal cameras, articulating boom, oil handling safety protocols and sigmaplot and other computer programs to evaluate data collected.
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None applicableDuty/Responsibility
Supervision:
- Management of research projects of major importance, development of experimental design and procedures, and implementation of new research efforts at the Center and in the community.
- Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants in experimental safety, process and outcomes.
- Act as liaison for ongoing work with contractors, technicians and students in the construction of the experimental needs and to keep project on task.
Field Work and Maintenance:
- Design components of an experiment with detailed specifications.
- Assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of oil research experiments and systems.
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of monitoring equipment.
- Handling, storage, delivery of oil samples.
- Collect, record, and manage experimental data and samples.
- Track, analyze, and report project progress and status to the director and stakeholders.
- Assist in the construction, maintenance and repair of field and lab experiments
- Oversee the writing of manuals, protocols, experimental design, sections of grant proposals and research and provide cost estimates for projects and experiments.
- Prepare culminating/outcome reports and detailed experimental guidelines on projects and related operations tasked by the Center from our federal colleagues.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews as appropriate and coordinate database as appropriate.
- Classify data and research results to various applicable variables and knowledge of research.
- Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts of research data and outcomes.
- Attend various meetings, workshops and symposia to present results of research
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