The Northeast Climate Science Center (NE CSC) along with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Research Fellow. The selected Research Fellow will join an active group of faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students engaged in research projects funded by the Department of Interior, NOAA, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Job duties include: communication of the results of management and research projects and integration of research and natural resource management decisions; development of project research goals through innovative ideas and approaches; assistance in preparing research reports; participation in research group meetings; and coordination of researchers and natural resource managers via telephone, webinars, in-person meetings.
Further information about the NE CSC can be found at https://necsc.umass.edu The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli, Program Manager of the Northeast Climate Science Center and Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Requirements: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in an area of natural sciences, engineering or other relevant discipline; Master’s Degree preferred. Previous experience with stakeholder-driven research is strongly desired. She/he will travel to regional project research meetings and may give scientific presentations at regional or national meetings. Starting salary is expected to be $42,000 but will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The positions will initially be for one year and may be extended for up to two years, dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. If interested, please apply online at: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=49591 and submit a CV, cover letter describing research experience and interests, and the names and emails of three references. Review of applications will begin on June 13, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2014. Please send direct inquiries to Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli by email more...@umass.edu. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is committed in its efforts to hire candidates who will enhance the diversity and gender balance its faculty, staff and students. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.
