Research Associate I (NEMO)

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number SF01954
Job Title Research Associate I (NEMO)
Position Number 107275
FTE 1.00
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Professional Staff
Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 7
Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $46,264 - $54,000
Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information


Department Natural Resources Science
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu )
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded Yes
Extension Contingency Notes
This is a full-time calendar year position, limited to 09/26/2026 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2025. Applications received after March 1, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform independent research work and collaborate with research team.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support School and Daycare Lead Sampling.
Supervise student water samplers.
Manage data reporting.
Communicate with schools/daycares.
Support PFAS Grant Activities.
Network across university and partner organizations to determine locally relevant activities.
Conduct an extensive literature review, documenting ongoing research of PFAS contamination, treatment, and community outreach/engagement activities.
Coordinate and conduct water sampling efforts.
Assist with outreach/engagement as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meet regularly with the research team.
Provide regular progress updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Excel. Google Sheets.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of research
experience.
2. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated strategic thinking, logistical, and organizational skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
6. Demonstrated experience reviewing and summarizing scientific literature.
7. Demonstrated experience with data management (Excel/Google Sheets).
8. Demonstrated experience with drinking water contaminants.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 02/10/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – please provide the names and contact information of references (as one complete pdf doc).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14735

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