Project Technician
Job Description
Operating Title
Project TechnicianLong Classification Title
Research Associate ICampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH COLSA Natural Resources & the EnvironmentSummary of Position
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
2 yearsPosting Number
PS4542FY24Other minimum qualifications
- Practical experience (2+ years) working with agriculture, agroforestry, and/or forestry research.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a larger team.
- Strong problem solving and creating thinking skills.
- Strong technical skills for maintaining and troubleshooting field and lab equipment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting field research activities, including familiarity with basic field data collection protocols, sample collection and handling, working with data loggers, record keeping, etc.
- Experience with basic laboratory tasks, such as processing samples, taking weights and measurements, running basic analyses, etc.
Salary Information
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60545Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
14EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
Posting Date
04/16/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
Grant FundedIf TERM position provide projected end date
04/01/2029Equipment/Instruments
Vegetation inventory equipment
Equipment for plant physiological measurements
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Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving RecordDuty/Responsibility
- Carry out day-to-day tasks related to implementing and maintaining the agroforestry field trials (e.g., planting, weeding, irrigation).
- Assist with field data collection activities (e.g., measuring plant height and diameter; assessing pest, pathogen, and herbivore impacts; collecting soil and plant samples).
- Conduct tasks related to maintaining field equipment (e.g., changing batteries, repairing minor damages, troubleshooting to ensure effective functioning).
- Assist with laboratory activities (e.g., drying and weighing samples; preparing soil and plant samples for analysis).
Duty/Responsibility
- Travel to participating universities and landowner cooperators to assist with training and supporting project participants for implementing the agroforestry field experiments and on-farm trials.
- Participate in outreach activities focused on disseminating project information to diverse stakeholders.
- Occasional data entry and other computer-related desk work.
- Occasional contributions to reporting on project activities.
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