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Research Scientist II - Project Manager Agroforestry Systems Research

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Summary

Operating Title	Research Scientist II - Project Manager Agroforestry Systems Research
Long Classification Title	Research Scientist II
Campus Location	Durham
Department	UNH COLSA Natural Resources & the Environment
Summary of Position	This Research Scientist II position will support a 5-year USDA-funded project focusing on promoting climate-smart and sustainable agriculture for expanding food production in New England through regionally adapted agroforestry systems (Project “ADAPT”). The project integrates research, education, and extension to evaluate three agroforestry systems (silvopasture, polycultures, forest farming) and promote training, extension and educational activities related to agroforestry. The Research Scientist II will have primary responsibility for coordinating day-to-day project activities, supervising research assistants and other project personnel, and serving as a liaison between project collaborators, partners, cooperators, and other participants. The successful candidate should have practical experience implementing and managing complex agroforestry, forestry, and/or agricultural systems, as well as implementing and coordinating data collecting activities to support scientific research.
Acceptable minimum level of education	Master's
Acceptable minimum years of experience	3 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number	PS4433FY24
Other minimum qualifications	MSc in agroforestry, ecology, agronomy, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field at the time of starting the position. Strong track record of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals or other scientific publications. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of statistical packages and analyses. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, organizational affiliations, and levels of expertise and knowledge. Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, including strong problem solving and creating thinking skills. Ability to work well as a member of a large, transdisciplinary team. Strong technical skills for maintaining and troubleshooting field and lab equipment.
Additional Preferred Qualifications	Specialization in agroforestry is strongly preferred. 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 activities, such as processing samples, taking weights and measurements, running basic analyses, etc. Experience supervising and training research assistants and technicians. Experience working as a member of a large, transdisciplinary team. Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Salary Information	Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59754
Percent Time Information (FTE)	1.00
Grade	21
EEO 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	The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date	02/21/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?	No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?	No
Job Category	Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type	Grant Funded
If TERM position provide projected end date
Equipment/Instruments	Sensor network with data loggers for monitoring microclimate and soils Vegetation inventory equipment
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.	Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility	15%- Percent of Time Supervision: Supervise and provide direction to a crew of field assistants and technicians in performing day-to-day activities related to establishing and monitoring the agroforestry experiments. Provide training in field and lab measurements and activities needed to maintain the experiments. Develop weekly schedules and timelines, focusing on data collection activities

Duty/Responsibility

15%- Percent of Time
Supervision:

Supervise and provide direction to a crew of field assistants and technicians in performing day-to-day activities related to establishing and monitoring the agroforestry experiments.
Provide training in field and lab measurements and activities needed to maintain the experiments.
Develop weekly schedules and timelines, focusing on data collection activities

Duty/Responsibility	40% Percent of Time Research: Support and potentially lead research activities to evaluate the productive potential, climate resilience, and ecosystem services provided by different agroforestry systems in New England. Support the implementation and management of agroforestry experiments across participating universities and farmer-cooperator Maintain research equipment and ensure its proper functioning Oversee training and technical support to the undergraduate assistants, project technician and graduate students on data collection protocols, operation of field equipment, and laboratory techniques. Manage project databases, including ensuring safe and reliable access by project researchers and students. Develop data collection protocols and perform data quality checks. Assist with the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students . Participate occasionally in outreach and educational activities. Contribute to data analysis, writing, publications, and dissemination of project results (especially to scientific audiences).

Duty/Responsibility

40% Percent of Time
Research:

Support and potentially lead research activities to evaluate the productive potential, climate resilience, and ecosystem services provided by different agroforestry systems in New England.
Support the implementation and management of agroforestry experiments across participating universities and farmer-cooperator
Maintain research equipment and ensure its proper functioning
Oversee training and technical support to the undergraduate assistants, project technician and graduate students on data collection protocols, operation of field equipment, and laboratory techniques.
Manage project databases, including ensuring safe and reliable access by project researchers and students.
Develop data collection protocols and perform data quality checks. Assist with the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
. Participate occasionally in outreach and educational activities.
Contribute to data analysis, writing, publications, and dissemination of project results (especially to scientific audiences).

Duty/Responsibility	35%- Percent of Time Coordination: Support the coordination of field and laboratory activities during all project stages (e.g., planning, establishment, maintenance, data collection, sample analysis). Serve as the primary liaison between the project leadership team, collaborating researchers, and graduate students. Maintain strong communication among project collaborators and partners, and between the research, extension and education components of the project e the coordination of interdisciplinary research activities and data integration across the biophysical and socioeconomic project components. Maintain oversight over data submission, storage, and access procedures and provide training when needed. Ensure that project milestones and deadlines related to research activities are achieved and participate in developing appropriate plans for adjustment when necessary.

Duty/Responsibility

35%- Percent of Time
Coordination:

Support the coordination of field and laboratory activities during all project stages (e.g., planning, establishment, maintenance, data collection, sample analysis).
Serve as the primary liaison between the project leadership team, collaborating researchers, and graduate students.
Maintain strong communication among project collaborators and partners, and between the research, extension and education components of the project
e the coordination of interdisciplinary research activities and data integration across the biophysical and socioeconomic project components.
Maintain oversight over data submission, storage, and access procedures and provide training when needed.
Ensure that project milestones and deadlines related to research activities are achieved and participate in developing appropriate plans for adjustment when necessary.

Duty/Responsibility	10%- Percent of Time Administration: Contribute to the annual project reports and performance evaluations. Document activities related to data management, analysis, and integration Participate in weekly project meetings. Contribute to project assessment and planning of future research, extension, and education activities.

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