Research Associate

Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0 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

Master's Degree and with some experience in field work and meteorological instrumentation. Experience with meteorological theory, sensors, and forecast communications.

Position Summary

This position will assist with pre-fire meteorological observations, logistics, andnumerical modeling work in support of USFS-related field efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Experience in field work and meteorological instrumentation. Experience with meteorological theory, sensors, and forecast communications.

Physical Demands

• Strenuous outdoor fieldwork
• Driving to perform job related tasks.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No 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) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work independently to collaborate with the collection of data, specifically pre-fire meteorological observations, logistics, and numerical modeling work in support of USFS-related field efforts.
• Monitoring the work site to ensure compliance with all activities on site and setup/maintenance of observation equipment at field sites.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Analyze and manage data collected in the field and in laboratory analyses.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in drafting scientific documents and presenting at scientific/applied conferences.

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Marshall Shepherd Recruitment Contact Email ... Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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