University of New Hampshire · 5 days ago
Research Project Engineer II
Durham, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $98K/yrThe University of New Hampshire is a leading research institution seeking a Research Project Engineer II to oversee research and evaluation of oil spill response and restoration. The role involves planning and executing research projects, analyzing data, and writing reports, while also facilitating workshops and supervising students.
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Responsibilities
Conduct extensive research in cooperation with NOAA colleagues who request experiments regarding hazardous/oil spill response and restoration (detection, transport, toxicity, response, assessment, etc.)
Management of research projects of major importance, development of experimental design and procedures, and implementation of new research efforts at the Center and in the community
Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants in experimental safety, process and outcomes
Act as liaison for ongoing work with contractors, technicians and students in the construction of the experimental needs and to keep project on task
Design components of an experiment with detailed specifications
Assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of oil research experiments and systems
Installation, maintenance, and repair of monitoring equipment
Handling, storage, delivery of oil samples
Collect, record, and manage experimental data and samples
Track, analyze, and report project progress and status to the director and stakeholders
Assist in the construction, maintenance and repair of field and lab experiments
Oversee the writing of manuals, protocols, experimental design, sections of grant proposals and research and provide cost estimates for projects and experiments
Prepare culminating/outcome reports and detailed experimental guidelines on projects and related operations tasked by the Center from our federal colleagues
Conduct thorough literature reviews as appropriate and coordinate database as appropriate
Classify data and research results to various applicable variables and knowledge of research
Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts of research data and outcomes
Attend various meetings, workshops and symposia to present results of research
Conduct extensive research in cooperation with NOAA colleagues who request experiments regarding hazardous/oil spill response and restoration (detection, transport, toxicity, response, assessment, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science or engineering; or marine-related major
Computer skills
Working knowledge of marine environmental pollution
Experience designing the components of an experiment with detailed specifications
Supervise and schedule technicians in the construction of the experimental needs; liaison with subcontractors and other staff as needed to keep project on task
Assist in writing manuals, protocols, experimental design, sections of grant proposals and research and provide cost estimates for projects and experiments
Prepare culminating/outcome reports and detailed experimental guidelines on projects and related operations tasked by the Center from our federal colleagues
Supervise graduate and undergraduate students and staff in experimental safety, process and outcomes
Conduct thorough literature reviews as appropriate and coordinate database as appropriate
Classify data and research results to various applicable variables and knowledge of research
Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts of research data and outcomes
Attend various meetings, workshops and symposia to present results of research
Experience with report writing, environmental studies, and data evaluation, project management
Knowledge of computer programming
Ability to design components for experiments
Benefits
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Company
University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is the state’s public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction.
Founded in 1866
1001-5000 employees
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$0.12MKey Investors
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2024-01-02Grant
2022-11-04Grant
2021-08-23Grant
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