Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate (id:83082)
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:

Dr. Sandra De Urioste-Stone, Associate Professor in the School of Forest Resources at the University of Maine is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral research scholar with strong interdisciplinary social science research background and stakeholder engagement expertise. The successful candidate will engage in human dimensions of natural resources research in the area of conservation. The position is open to social scientists that conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; experience with quantitative data analysis and decision support tools is particularly desired.

 

This is a full time position that will provide an individual who has recently been awarded a doctorate to undertake the responsibilities of a researcher. The associate will coordinate, manage, and conduct research to serve the needs of the University of Maine. The postdoctoral associate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of faculty and students on a National Science Foundation grant. Typical hiring salary for this soft-money 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:

• Ph.D. in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Conservation Social Sciences, Environmental Anthropology, or related fields.
• Prior research experience with quantitative and qualitative social science research.
• Experience with conducting multivariate statistical analysis.
• Ability to write and publish peer reviewed manuscripts.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. 
• Demonstrated oral communication skills.
• Must be eligible to accept employment in the United States at the time the appointment is made.

Preferred:

• Experience with decision support tools.
• Expertise working in interdisciplinary research projects.
• Experience with conservation social science research.
• Experience with stated choice experiments.

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

 

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: November 6, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: November 13, 2023
Tentative start date: December 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 non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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