What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coastal Engineering Lab Research Technician position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The primary role for this position will be to support the Coastal Engineering program and provide laboratory oversight. The individual will work with internal and external partners to understand wave flume testing needs, prepare for and schedule specialized research experiments. They will also perform equipment maintenance and assist with laboratory experiments and process relevant data collected. Other responsibilities include assisting with undergraduate laboratory (wave flume, sediment lab, etc) and field courses, equipment inventory, participating in field deployments for research activities, and design and fabrication of instrument platforms as needed. They will also manage access and training for the machine shop. This position serves as the first point of contact for faculty and students when designing laboratory demonstrations or research projects that include the facility to ensure the goals are achievable based on available equipment and operational schedule. This individual may also supervise undergraduate and graduate students with laboratory preparation to ensure the proper configuration of the space and that appropriate procedures are followed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school and one year of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties. Preferred education, professional skills and experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree engineering, oceanography or marine sciences and at least one year of research experience.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a group environment and operate as part of a team to achieve the teaching and research objectives.
- Prior experience with programming (Matlab, Python), data analysis, Microsoft Office products
- Prior experience with maintaining inventory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Required Certifications or licensure No Required Certifications or Licensure FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday; occasional weekends Work Hours 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 8438
