Research Associate - Hydrogeologist Western Michigan University

Job Description:

• Implements research projects as specified in the project plan.
• Collects data in accordance with ethical and technical principles.
• Applies appropriate quantitative, statistical, and/or qualitative methods for analysis and interpretation of data.
• Writes manuscripts for submission to professional and/or scientific journals or reports to the sponsoring agency.
• Collaborates with researchers, scholars and other stakeholders as relevant to the project.
• May contribute to applications for external funding as a co-principal investigator.
• May present at professional conferences and meetings in the relevant field.
• May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal investigator.

Short Job Description:

• Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, plus some relevant experience, or Master's (or equivalent ) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 3 years' relevant experience. In rare instances, a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 8 years' relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the research or scholarship process, data collection, analytical and statistical methods.
• Clinical, laboratory, training or field skills appropriate to the grant or contract.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research or scholarship independently or in a team.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient office software skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Demonstrated interest, skills, and experiences working with diverse groups.

Job Ref: S1115P

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