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Faculty Research Assistant: Rangeland Science and Technology
Oregon State University
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Posted: 19-Jan-23
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 130950
Internal Job Number: P06404UF
Description:
The Institute for Natural Resources invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed term Faculty Research Assistant: Rangeland Science and Technology position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
The Faculty Research Assistant in Rangeland Science and Technology Transfer will work with the The Institute for Natural Resources (INR) Rangeland Sustainability Program Manager and a wide range of partners throughout Oregon and the Western US to help bridge the gap between rangeland science and on-the-ground management.
The Research Assistant will bring a strong technical background, excellent collaborative and communication skills, and a creative and solutions-oriented mindset to increase the impact and relevance of science and technology in rangeland management.
Duties include; conducting applied research, developing and curating spatial datasets, producing technical support materials, serving as a technical expert in collaborative forums, developing and facilitating technical trainings and workshops, and working with stakeholder groups and local partners to apply technical tools in management applications.
This position will require independent analysis, teamwork and collaboration, and creative problem-solving, and will support the Oregon SageCon Partnership, Bureau of Land Management, and other partners throughout the state and region. This work will also involve grant writing to support INR's Rangeland Sustainability Program.
Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee
The Research Assistant will bring a strong technical background, excellent collaborative and communication skills, and a creative and solutions-oriented mindset to increase the impact and relevance of science and technology in rangeland management.
Duties include; conducting applied research, developing and curating spatial datasets, producing technical support materials, serving as a technical expert in collaborative forums, developing and facilitating technical trainings and workshops, and working with stakeholder groups and local partners to apply technical tools in management applications.
This position will require independent analysis, teamwork and collaboration, and creative problem-solving, and will support the Oregon SageCon Partnership, Bureau of Land Management, and other partners throughout the state and region. This work will also involve grant writing to support INR's Rangeland Sustainability Program.
Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee
To calculate our Total Rewards Package use this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Requires Bachelor's degree in discipline appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted.
Requirements :
- Masters or higher degree in ecology or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience with spatial analyses and/or ecological modeling.
- Strong background in rangeland science, ecology, and management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners.
- Ability to synthesize and integrate information into accessible formats for a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work on multiple projects, manage time effectively and independently, and communicate progress and barriers with collaborators and supervisors.
- Demonstrated ability to develop funding for research, design projects, and disseminate results.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Type:
This position will largely be based in office settings but will require periodic travel.
Additional Salary Information: $65,000-$75,000
About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic...es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visithttp://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/index.cfm.The 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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