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UNIVERSITY OF
Position Description
TITLE: Marine Research Associate I
DIVISION: Academic Affairs (
REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator and/or Director and/or Dean
GRADE: 8
SUPERVISES: Support staff as required
BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform research of an advanced and often independent nature; provide administrative support to principal investigator(s) in grant administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of principal investigator, perform both applied and basic research of an advanced and semi-independent nature.
Design research protocols, perform semi-independent laboratory and field analyses and experiments under the general direction of principal investigator.
Develop analytical procedures, computer programs and techniques to be used for experiments.
Assist in developing research proposals, technical reports and professional articles.
Instruct and supervise graduate students and others in the use of laboratory equipment and application techniques.
Perform limited budget and administrative responsibilities for specific projects and programs.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENT IN THE ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY LAB:
Personal computers, printers; word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree required in __________________ or related field, with prior experience that may have been gained through research experience in appropriate area(s) and/or extensive coursework in same. Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills required.
ALL REQUIREMENTS
ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES.