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UNIVERSITY OF
Position Description
TITLE: Marine Research Associate II
DIVISION: Academic Affairs (
REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator and/or Director and/or Dean
GRADE: 10
SUPERVISES: Supervise 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 occasional review of principal investigator, perform both applied and basic research of an advanced and semi-independent nature.
Design research protocols, perform independent laboratory and field analyses and experiments under the occasional review of principal investigator.
Develop analytical procedures, computer programs and techniques to be used for experiments.
Develop research proposals, technical reports and professional articles.
Instruct and supervise graduate students and others in the use of laboratory equipment and application techniques.
Perform routine budget and administrative responsibilities for specific projects and/or 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, plus one to two years of experience in __________________ required; prior experience that may have been gained through research experience in appropriate area(s) required. 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.