What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHY Research Analyst II - 2 position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Posting Details
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department
Physics Physical Oceanography - 32371
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/23261
Vacancy Number
TSP5071PST
Working Title
PHY Research Analyst II - 2
Job Title
Research Analyst II
Temp Position Type
SHRA Temporary
Job Category
Natural Resources & Scientific Research
FLSA for Position
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Work involves developing specific plans for numerical model experiments of coastal processes, reading literature relating to procedures, modifying and adapting procedures to suit the particular project objectives. Carries out model setup and execution independently, records and interprets model outputs. Work requires sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge to enable position to work effectively, independent judgment in model development and limited interpretation of results. Work may include the training and supervision of students in performing the specific modeling or data processing tasks and is performed under to general supervision of a principal investigator who reviews work through periodic assessments and meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
As a guide, graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a related science and three years of laboratory experience in the area of research assigned. Work requires hands on experience in the specific area of work assigned.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Masters of Science degree in geosciences, oceanography, or related field
- Experience in the development of models for nearshore processes, specifically XBeach and SWAN
- Experience with Matlab and Python for the interpretation and visualization of model results
Required Certifications or Licensure
No Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week
30 hours/week
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
$15 / hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date
02/15/2022
Job Closing Date
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Number of Openings
Multi-Positions
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
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