THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND                   Position # New (PSA)

Position Description   

position is limited to 2/14/2010 with extension contingent on funding

TITLE: Marine Research Associate II

DIVISION: Academic Affairs (Graduate School of Oceanography)

REPORTS TO: Director of US Programs, Coastal Resources Center

GRADE: 10

SUPERVISES: Supervise support staff as required

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing substantial technical and research support for CRC’s national, regional and local coastal and watershed management efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical and research support on coastal management issues to selected aspects of CRC’s US field programs with initial emphasis on Rhode Island coastal waters and watersheds, including formulation of the Ocean Special Area Management Plan and Aquidneck Island regional planning effort.

Assist in the development of research proposals, technical reports and publishing of research.

Develop work plans, budgets and progress reports to meet CRC, Sea Grant, and other funder requirements.

Provide responsive support to the CRC’s US program in the candidate’s area of expertise (e.g. coastal zone management, water and/or public access, working waterfronts, maritime transportation).

Organize and attend trainings, conferences, and workshops, both regionally and locally. Supervise graduate students in project efforts.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY LAB:

Valid driver’s license. Personal computers, printers; word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Master's degree required in Marine Affairs or related field, plus minimum of two years of experience working in a marine-based business and/or not-for profit planning, and/or environmental education organization; prior experience as a trainer, including leading team building exercises and developing and presenting marine education curricula; excellent interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills. Must have published in peer-reviewed journal. Must have own transportation and be able to travel in-state to attend weeknight and weekend meetings. Preferred: Experience with GIS applications; experience working in the maritime industry, and analyzing water-dependent uses; professional teaching experience and/or formal training/teaching certificate.

TO APPLY:

Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 1/05/09 to:

Salary Range: $45,745 - $$57,232

Jennifer McCann, Search Chair
Requisition # 12363
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. URI is an E-Verify employer.