Research Scientist Iii - Durham, United States - University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

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Durham, United States

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Summary

Operating Title

Research Scientist III
Long Classification Title
Research Scientist III
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH Earth Systems Research Centers
Summary of Position
The Research Scientist III will both lead and participate in both basic and applied research in the fields of Wildlife Ecology and Global Change Biology. The Scientist will engage with and grow a group of researchers examining interactions and feedbacks among wildlife, climate change, and biogeochemical cycling. They will design and carry out research examining how small mammal species affect terrestrial biogeochemical cycling using a combination of remote sensing, camera traps, and replicated field experiments. They will lead the collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation of data, and will author and coauthor peerreviewed publications describing research findings. The Research Scientist will both lead and contribute to externally funded proposals to maintain their position.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Doctorate
Acceptable minimum years of experience
2 years
Additional Job Information

Posting Number

PS4563FY24
Other minimum qualifications
At least two years of postdoctoral research experience, strong theoretical background in species range limits, expertise in developing robust and cost effective methods for monitoring wildlife and climate, and a strong analytical background in estimating demographic parameters and modeling speciesenvironmental relationships at local and regional scales.
Additional Preferred Qualifications

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
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Grade
26
EEO Statement

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, highquality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188acre 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 fulltime 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.Posting Details

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