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UMaine MARINE Postdoctoral Research Associate (id:80035)

University of Maine

Job Description



UMaine MARINE Postdoctoral Research Associate (id:80035)

Orono

VP - Research - OVPRP

UMPSA

N/A

Orono ME

Facilitate, coordinate, and engage in rigorous, collaborative research partnerships involving faculty and staff and multiple research and academic units across the  and in collaboration with statewide partners and community members, all working on marine-related issues at the University of Maine, to address meaningful research challenges and develop a suite of transdisciplinary opportunities to advance the mission of UMaine MARINE: to provide through innovative transdisciplinary marine research, education, and strategic partnerships, transformative solutions that improve the quality of life and enhance the social and economic wellbeing of the people of Maine and beyond. Opportunity to grow as a researcher/scholar and grant writer is the primary expectation for this position. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to contribute to the research and service missions of the University. Principal duties of the position will include active participation and contributions to faculty research and grant writing teams.

 

UMaine MARINE was created on the foundation of its nationally and internationally recognized marine programs, world-class research, and cutting-edge facilities, the University of Maine Marine Aligned Research, Innovation, and Nationally-recognized Education or UMaine MARINE is a unique Maine-based initiative that brings together university, industry, government, and community collaborators who through integrated and innovative transdisciplinary marine research, education, and outreach are dedicated to the enhancement of social and economic wellbeing in Maine and beyond. Goals of the initiative include:

 

  • To sustainably advance marine-oriented community needs and economic development in Maine and beyond
  • To balance good stewardship of marine resources with economic development
  • To develop a national model of innovative transdisciplinary marine research, education, and outreach
  • To grow and develop cutting-edge marine resources and facilities
  • To further strategic partnerships and community engagement
  • To enable attainment of significant external resources to support the initiative’s vision, mission and goals

 

Typical hiring range for this one-year, fixed-length position is $50,000 to $65,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Complete Job Description



The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine  is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu . 

 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits  for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

 

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine website .



Required:

  • A completed Ph.D. in a marine-related field from an accredited institution by the appointment date.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience working effectively with faculty and graduate students.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.

Preferred:

  • Evident potential for scholarly productivity.
  • Strong skills in marine-related research methods.
  • Potential for securing external funding to support research.
  • Potential to contribute to academic program administration and development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Potential for community engagement through research and service at local, state, or national levels.


Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

 

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

 

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

 

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: February 6, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: February 12, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: February 19, 2023
Tentative start date: March 1, 2023

 

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Gayle Zydlewski at gayle.zydlewski@maine.edu or 207-581-4365.

 

Appropriate background checks are required.

 

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).



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