University of New Hampshire · 19 hours ago
Research Scientist III
The University of New Hampshire is a research institution focused on high-quality educational programs. The Research Scientist III will lead interdisciplinary research projects related to outdoor recreation management and climate, producing impactful publications and engaging with community stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead and collaborate on interdisciplinary research proposals to major funding sources (e.g., National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, and private foundations)
Contribute to proposal idea generation and serve on proposal review panels
Plan and carry out innovative research at the intersection of outdoor recreation management, community engagement, and weather/climate
Produce high-impact peer-reviewed publications
Communicate research results broadly to public interest holders, including in outdoor recreation community, K-12 schools, mountain communities with substantial outdoor industry and/or economies
Support funded research projects in outdoor recreation, community engagement through NH Listens project, and other snow and climate monitoring
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Natural Resources, Earth and Environmental Science, Recreation Management and Policy or related field
NH Driver's License
Data analysis
Data visualization
In-person interviews
Public communication
Online or phone surveys
Preferred
Record of peer-reviewed publications on topics including outdoor recreation management in local communities in New Hampshire and New England
Skills in interviews and survey analysis
Strong writing and composition
Experiential learning instruction and certifications
Benefits
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Company
University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire is a school that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a range of academic disciplines.
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2023 (21)
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2021 (18)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.76MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-11-30Grant· $1.8M
2020-09-16Grant· $0.6M
2018-05-27Grant· $0.36M
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