Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate (id:82434)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Center for Research on Sustainable Forest - OCRSF
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
N/A
Location:
Orono ME
Statement of the Job:

To provide an individual who has recently been awarded a doctorate to undertake the responsibilities of a researcher and teacher. Coordinate, manage, and conduct research to serve the needs of the University of Maine. Engage in human dimensions research in the area of One Health and tourism, while sharing results with tourism and public health stakeholders. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of faculty and students on a National Science Foundation grant to advance the understanding on the feedback loops between tourism and emerging diseases. Typical hiring salary for this position is up to $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Complete Job Description

About the University:

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 .

Qualifications:

Required:

• PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, One Health, Conservation Social Sciences, Environmental Anthropology, or related fields. 
• Prior research experience with quantitative and qualitative applied social science research.
• Experience with conducting multivariate statistical analysis.
• Ability to develop manuscripts.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with planning and facilitating participatory workshops.
• Ability to effectively work in cross-cultural settings.
• Knowledge of Spanish.
• Experience working in Latin America.
• Must be eligible to accept employment in the United States at the time the appointment is made.

Other Information:

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
4.) academic transcripts
 

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: August 16, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: August 25, 2023
Tentative start date: October 1, 2023

 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 127 Alumni Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV