Researcher

Researcher

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College is seeking a Researcher to conduct policy-relevant aquatic environmental research focused on Ballast Water transfers of aquatic species, particularly in the area of monitoring strategies to prevent transfer of AIS within the Great Lakes. The position is a 36 week non-tenure track position funded for one year with the potential for renewal. The position is based in the Washington DC area with up to 25% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a researcher on project focused on ballast water transfers of aquatic species.
• Plans and execute repeated measures, harbor monitoring protocol for detecting reproducing populations of aquatic invasive species.
• Develop and lead quality assurance and quality control framework for the project.
• Works closely with federal, state and local policy-makers, scientists, and shipping industry stakeholders to develop policy-relevant research that advances the development of systems for preventing the transfer of aquatic species via ballast water.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a discipline related to environmental policy.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience conducting aquatic environmental research involving multiple, diverse stakeholders.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of ballast water-mediated transfer of aquatic invasive species.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing policy options for control of ballast water-mediated transfer of aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with regulatory frameworks for preventing ballast water discharges detrimental to freshwater receiving systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relations with multiple stakeholders and to facilitate collaborative planning processes.
• Excellent representational, presentation and writing skills.
• Willingness to work remotely and travel up to 25%.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Erie-The-Behrend-College/Researcher_REQ_0000009498-1

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