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Research Scientist III
full-time•United States•$69k - $124k
About this role
The Research Scientist III will be housed in the Earth Systems Research Center (ESRC) at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space. The Research Scientist III will lead and co-lead innovative interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of outdoor recreation management, community engagement, and weather/climate. The position will support the ESRC’s core mission to produce science and policy research relevant to New Hampshire’s outdoor industry.
The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in Natural Resources, Earth and Environmental Science, Recreation Management and Policy, or closely related field. Candidates should have a record of peer-reviewed publications on topics including outdoor recreation management in local communities in New Hampshire and New England. Skills in interviews and survey analysis, quantitative analysis, and strong writing and composition are also required. Additional skills may include experiential learning instruction and certifications.
Duties/Responsibilities
Proposal Writing (20%)
Lead and collaborate on interdisciplinary research proposals to major funding sources (e.g., National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, and private foundations)
Contribute to proposal idea generation and serve on proposal review panels
Original Research (80%)
Plan and carry out innovative research at the intersection of outdoor recreation management, community engagement, and weather/climate
Produce high-impact peer-reviewed publications
Communicate research results broadly to public interest holders, including in outdoor recreation community, K-12 schools, mountain communities with substantial outdoor industry and/or economies
Support funded research projects in outdoor recreation, community engagement through NH Listens project, and other snow and climate monitoring.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Ph.D. in Natural Resources, Earth and Environmental Science, Recreation Management and Policy or related field.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
NH Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Data analysis
Data visualization
In-person interviews
Public communication
Online or phone surveys
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
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.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access 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.
Compensation Pay Range:
$69,560.00 - $124,580.00The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
DurhamWhat you'll do
- The Research Scientist III will lead and co-lead innovative interdisciplinary research projects focusing on outdoor recreation management, community engagement, and weather/climate, supporting the ESRC's mission for New Hampshire's outdoor industry. Duties include dedicating 20% time to proposal writing for major funding sources and 80% to planning and executing original research and producing high-impact publications.
About University of New Hampshire
The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of post secondary education in the Granite State. With more than 27,000 enrolled students and 90,000 alumni living in state, the sister institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.
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