Position Details
Summary
| Operating Title | Research Technician |
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| Long Classification Title | Research Technician III |
| Campus Location | Durham |
| Department | UNH COLSA PI William Mcdowell |
| Summary of Position | Under supervision of the staff researcher, assist with research in biogeochemistry, performing moderately complex technical laboratory and field operations for long term biogeochemical monitoring of research projects with the methods and the technology of the UNH Water Quality Analysis Lab and United States Geological Survey. Duties include: gathering data from aquatic sensors and perform data processing and analysis; testing and calibrating a variety of field sensors; collect, process, and analyze water samples; test and calibrate lab instrumentation, plot and gather information from field notes and other sources; perform a variety of analyses of biogeochemical data; maintain field test stations and equipment and assist in resolving related operations/logistical problems as required. This full time grant funded position is based in Durham, NH. |
| Acceptable minimum level of education | Bachelor’s |
| Acceptable minimum years of experience | 2 years |
| Additional Job Information | |
| Posting Number | PS4829FY25 |
| Other minimum qualifications | 1. Bachelor’s degree in biogeochemisty, freshwater ecology, or other scientific field with coursework related to the technical work performed. 2. Working knowledge of data processing equipment and techniques. 3. Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, R, and sensor software platforms. 4. Sufficient physical ability and manual dexterity to perform duties of position. 5. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment, as necessary. |
| Additional Preferred Qualifications | 1. Working knowledge of technical methods & procedures of ecological/water quality instrumentation and sensors. 2. Research experience in biogeochemistry or freshwater ecology. 3. Master’s degree in biogeochemisty, freshwater ecology, or other scientific field with coursework related to the technical work performed. |
| Salary Information | Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62798 |
| Percent Time Information (FTE) | 1.00 |
| Grade | 14 |
| EEO 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 | 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.The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide |
Posting Details
| Posting Date | 09/04/2024 |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Closing Date | 09/14/2024 |
| Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? | No |
| Interested Internal Candidates Exist? | Yes |
| Job Category | Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt) |
| Appointment Type | Grant Funded |
| If TERM position provide projected end date | |
| Equipment/Instruments | Field equipment includes YSI EXO sondes & handheld meters, Satlantic SUNA NO3 Analyzer, TrIOS OPUS UV Spectral Sensor, Campbell Scientific dataloggers, HOBO dissolved oxygen, water level, & conductivity sensors. Lab equipment includes Shimadzu Total Organic Carbon Analyzer, Shimadzu Gas Chromatograph, Smartchem Discreet Colorimetric Analyzer, Seal Discreet Colorimetric Analyzer, Metrohm Ion Chromatograph. |
| Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. | None applicable |
Duties / Responsibilities
Job Duties
| Duty/Responsibility | Test and calibrate complex lab instrumentation and analyze samples in the laboratory. |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Collect samples and field data and maintain the field test stations. |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Analyze large data sets from sensor networks, calculate/compute ecosystem processes from data, & evaluate performance. |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Calibrate & maintain complex field instrumentation in stream sensor networks. |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Prepare standards, reagents, and other chemicals to analyze laboratory samples and calibrate field sensors. |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Perform a variety of analyses of biogeochemical data |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *Â Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate? Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility.
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
