Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Research Corporation Full time
Description

The Department of Biology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant.


About the Opportunity


This position will conduct research as part of a USDA-funded project focused around understanding the impacts of wildfire smoke on forest carbon cycling. The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to this effort by harmonizing data from tree-ring chronologies, eddy covariance towers, and remote sensing data products. There is opportunity to assist in the development and benchmarking of new model algorithms representing ecophysiological responses to air pollution, as well as to expand the scope of the project tailored toward the strengths of the scholar.


At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:



  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • Paid Time off (PTO)
  • 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
  • A range of health insurance and other benefits
  • Dependent Education Scholarship
  • WVU Perks

What You‘ll Do



  • Perform fieldwork in forest ecosystems
  • Assist in tree ring sample processing and chronology development in lab
  • Conduct data analysis and synthesis
  • Draft and submit manuscripts for publication
  • Present research findings at national and international conferences
Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in environmental sciences, ecology, hydrology, geosciences, data science, or a similar field.
  • Completion of a graduate program resulting in a PhD being awarded by start of appointment
  • Skills in the manipulation and analysis of large datasets
  • Ability to work with model output
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Letter of interest.
  • Names and contact information for three references.
About Research Corporation

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.


The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.


Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC‘s mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.


West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Jul 1, 2024Posting Classification: Research CorporationExemption Status: ExemptBenefits Eligible: YesSchedule: Full-time

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