What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate - Hydrogeologist position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Geological and Environ Sci
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S985P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
R4D
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo Main Campus and Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Provides geologic and hydrogeologic research support for existing grants, and assist with preparation of proposals to acquire new grants. Duties include geologic mapping, data and sample collection, fieldwork, aquifer testing and analyses, and groundwater mapping and modeling. Duties also include database use and applicable software packages related to tasks to be completed.
Major Duties
- Implements research projects as specified in the project plan.
- Collects data in accordance with ethical and technical principles.
- Applies appropriate quantitative, statistical, and/or qualitative methods for analysis and interpretation of data.
- Writes manuscripts for submission to professional and/or scientific journals or reports to the sponsoring agency.
- Collaborates with researchers, scholars and other stakeholders as relevant to the project.
- May contribute to applications for external funding as a co-principal investigator.
- May present at professional conferences and meetings in the relevant field.
- May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal investigator.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, plus some relevant experience, or Master’s (or equivalent ) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 3 years’ relevant experience. In rare instances, a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 8 years’ relevant experience.
- Knowledge of the research or scholarship process, data collection, analytical and statistical methods.
- Clinical, laboratory, training or field skills appropriate to the grant or contract.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research or scholarship independently or in a team.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient office software skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Demonstrated interest, skills, and experiences working with diverse groups.
Desired Qualifications
- Doctoral degree with research focus on applied hydrogeology from an accredited institution.
- Three years of relevant experience in applied research focused on Michigan hydrogeology.
- Proficiency with Python.
- Experience with UAV survey techniques.
- Experience mapping and publishing as part of a team.
- Certification in Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU Application.
Additional Position Information
- This is a terminal position through 09/30/2025, with the potential for renewal.
- Research staff pay grades and rates are available using this URL:https://wmich.edu/hr/research-associate.
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://wmich.edu/hr/benefits-research.
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
- Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
- Some outdoor travel and fieldwork may be required, within the state of Michigan.
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