Job Description Summary

The Research Scientist will work closely with the Aquatic Nitrogen Fixation Research Coordination Network leadership team to coordinate working group activities, participate in data syntheses and lead publications on group activities. The ANF-RCN is an NSF-funded project coordinated through a collaboration among Baylor University, Boston University, and Michigan Technological University and involving scientists from around the world studying nitrogen fixation along the freshwater-marine continuum. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the flexibility to work independently and collaboratively and with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

1. Participate in regular meetings with project PIs
2. Help organize workshops to be held at Michigan Tech and Baylor University.
3. Coordinate meeting scheduling, agendas and notes from working group activities.
4. Lead dataset organization and archiving.
5. Manage website and email lists.
6. Present results of RCN activities at national and international meetings
7. Lead reports and publications from the working group activities
8. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
9. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

• MS in Biological Sciences or related field

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

• 3-5 years of experience in scientific research project management
• Experience analyzing environmental data using R or other programming languages
• Experience presenting research results at meetings and conferences

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

• Expertise in biogeochemical cycling
• an established record of publication in scientific journals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Previous research in aquatic ecosystems
• Familiarity with nitrogen cycling, especially nitrogen fixation

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

$44,000

Title of Position Supervisor

Professor

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

• The position is expected to begin March 1, 2023, and go until February 28, 2025

Additional Information