Senior Research Technician

Job Title: Senior Research Technician Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH Salary: $47,000 Basic Function: THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SEEKS A FULL TIME SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN TO COORDINATE WETLAND RESTORATION MONITORING IN NORTHEAST OHIO AS PART OF THE H2OHIO WETLAND MONITORING PROGRAM. Additional Basic Function - if applicable: Examples of Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: THE TECHNICIAN WILL CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BY WORKING WITH A TEAM OF ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS FROM THE LAKE ERIE AND AQUATIC RESEARCH NETWORK (LEARN) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (ODNR) AND OTHER WETLAND DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OHIO. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL COORDINATE AND IMPLEMENT MONITORING ACTIVITIES IN H2OHIO WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO AND CONTRIBUTE TO PROGRAM-WIDE DATA MANAGEMENT TASKS. THE CANDIDATE WILL JOIN A DYNAMIC, SUPPORTIVE RESEARCH GROUP WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND ENGAGEMENT WITH STATE POLICY MAKERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND PUBLIC AUDIENCES. Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable: Minimum Qualifications: BACHELORS IN ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, EARTH SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY, DATA SCIENCE, STATISTICS OR RELATED FIELD STRONG INTERPERSONAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS ABILITY AND MOTIVATION TO CULTIVATE A SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT EFFECTIVE AT WORKING BOTH INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION SKILLS License/Certification: VALID U.S. DRIVER'S LICENSE Knowledge Of: Skill In: Ability To: Preferred Qualifications - if applicable: MASTERS OR PH.D. IN ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, EARTH SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY, DATA SCIENCE, STATISTICS OR RELATED FIELD EXPERIENCE WITH ONE OR MORE COMMON ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY TOOLS, INCLUDING ANALYTICAL SOIL, SEDIMENT, OR WATER ANALYSES, FIELD SAMPLING AND EXPERIMENTATION, AND SENSOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT AND MAINTENANCE. COMPETENCY IN DATA MANAGEMENT, SYNTHESIS, AND ANALYSIS, USING MICROSOFT EXCEL, R, GITHUB, AND OTHER COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS. FAMILIARITY WITH ESRI PRODUCTS (E.G., ARCGIS SURVEY123 AND ARCGIS ONLINE) Assessments: Asterisk ( ) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY: APPLY THROUGH THE KSU EMPLOYMENT SITE; CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Additional Information: Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For official job descriptions, visit Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit Disclaimer: The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.