THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND                   Position (New) (PSA)

                                                                                            Position Description    

position is limited to 6/1/2010 with extension contingent on funding.

TITLE:                          Research Associate I

DIVISION:                   Academic Affairs (CELS/NRS)

REPORTS TO:          Principal Investigator 

GRADE:                         7 

SUPERVISES:            Field assistant

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, conduct inland and offshore avian surveys in Block Island Sound.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct inland and offshore avian surveys in Block Island Sound.

Supervise field assistant conducting avian surveys.

Design inland and offshore avian surveys.

Analyze survey data.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with writing final project report.  

Perform additional duties as required.                                                                   

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

Required:  MS degree in ornithology, wildlife biology, environmental sciences, or related degree, or a bachelor’s degree in ornithology, wildlife biology, environmental sciences, or related degree, and five years of experience in ornithological surveys; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse population; experience analyzing large data sets.  Preferred:  Experience designing avian surveys; GIS skills; strong writing skills which include peer-reviewed publications.

TO APPLY:

Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 02-09-09 to:

Peter Paton, Search Chair
Requisition # 12379
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

Salary Range: $36,702 - $45,136

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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