Position Function:
Lead microplastic research and stewardship efforts at the Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) at Mississippi State University in collaboration with the National Center of Environmental Information (NCEI) at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Salary Grade: 15
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Department Profile:
The Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institute comprised of six academic institutions that are geographically distributed across the U.S. Gulf Coast states. The six NGI member institutions are Mississippi State University (lead), the University of Southern Mississippi, Florida State University, Louisiana State University, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory. Together with NOAA and in support of their strategic plan, NGI conducts research on interconnections among Gulf of Mexico environments, habitats, resources, and people and engages in outreach to help others learn about and make decisions based on these interconnections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct microplastics research while actively pursuing external funding to support with NGI and NCEI
scientists.
• Provide outreach and education focused efforts on microplastics issues and potential solutions.
• Develop a microplastics database and data product with NCEI.
• Submit manuscripts (1-2 annually) for peer reviewed publication.
• Represent NGI and NCEI as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in marine microplastics.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in environmental or marine science, bioinformatics, microbiology, Biology, or a related field;
• Marine microplastics collection field methodologies experience;
• Outreach and stewardship experience, including presentation and workshop hosting experience
• Data science programming (e.g., Python, R)
• A strong publication record;
• Level of appointment (Research I, II, or III) is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
- Research Scientist I - Ph.D. in environmental or marine science or biology or related field; Less than one
year in a related area.
- Research Scientist II - Ph.D. in environmental or marine science or biology or related field; Two years of
professional experience in a related area; Requires two years at previous level or equivalent.
- Research Scientist III - Ph.D. in environmental or marine science or biology or related field; Four years
of professional experience in a related area; Requires two years at previous level or equivalent.
- Senior Research Scientist – PhD in environmental or marine science or biology or related field; 10 years
or more years of professional experience in related area; Requires two years at previous level or
equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Marine policy understanding.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
Routine deadlines, usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressure from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically, ability to distinguish colors.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Apply online at jobs.msstate.edu by submitting a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your transcript(s). Any social security numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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