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University of Wisconsin-Madison · 1 day ago

Lake Superior Reserve Research Coordinator

Superior, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Research Coordinator for the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. This role involves leading a research program focused on freshwater systems, collaborating with various partners, and mentoring students while managing research funding and projects.

EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support program integration at the Reserve through collaboration with the monitoring, stewardship, coastal training and education programs, with Reserve partners, and within the National Estuarine Research Reserve system

Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials and, disseminates information to appropriate entities

Collects and analyzes highly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures

Instruct and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in topics relevant to this position

Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information

Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding

May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues

Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures

Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures. Publishes and presents results to help advance research

Qualification

Research leadershipEstuarine scienceGrant writingBudget managementData analysisSupervisionTeachingMentoringInterpersonal communicationCollaboration

Required

At least five years in a research leadership role including project planning, budget management, field work, analysis and science communication/publication

Experience providing supervision and/or direct mentoring to research staff and technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers or fellows

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Master's degree in a field that closely relates to the responsibilities of this position

Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization

Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance

Ability to traverse over uneven terrain outdoors and on boats

Ability to work outside occasionally in cold, hot, or wet conditions

Preferred

Record of success leading collaborative and end-user driven research and transferring research results across interdisciplinary settings including land or water conservation, management or restoration

Training in or demonstrated knowledge of estuarine and wetland science and/or the ecological setting of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes

Demonstrated success developing and managing collaborative research grants and budgets

Evidence of successful publication and presentations that advance research dissemination

Experience designing and teaching undergraduate or graduate level courses

PhD in a field that closely relates to the responsibilities of this position

Understanding of and experience working with Native Nations communities

Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills that promote positive and productive workplace and partner relationships