University of Georgia
Location
Athens, GA | United States
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Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE .49 Minimum Qualifications Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications Position Summary This position is a highly responsible research support position at SREL. Incumbent is responsible for assisting with ongoing research projects investigating biomass production and nitrogen cycling in intensively-managed forest plantations. The primary duties will focus on analyzing biomass production and soil chemistry data from an experiment designed to assess the effects of silvicultural treatments on tree productivity and nitrogen cycling. The incumbent will lead the preparation of at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts-one focusing on biomass production as a function of silvicultural treatment and another focusing on nitrogen dynamics. The incumbent will also collaborate with other project scientists in cross-study syntheses and modeling efforts, and identify other potential publishable units that can be derived from existing datasets. The incumbent will explore opportunities to establish new research, which will involve proposal development. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Lift 50 lbs. Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Provides information for all chemical, radiological, equipment, and/or other inventories as requested by SREL safety, property accounting, or similar staff with reporting requirements to DOE and/or UGA. Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities Prepares manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Prepare and submit grant proposals to major funding institutions to support current or future research. Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities Assemble and analyze biomass production and soil chemistry data from 4-mile project. Collaborate with other project scientists in cross-study syntheses and modeling efforts. Assists with the daily operations of the laboratory as needed. Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities Provides assistance with current and future ecological studies. Serves as a good steward for all facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other research infrastructure placed in his/her control on behalf of SREL/UGA/DOE. Percentage of time 25 Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR ([email protected]). The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.Job tags
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