Associate in Research

Summary of Duties:

To contribute to work with research teams and collaborators including data collection, data management, synthesis and communication.  Topic areas are varied but support improved sustainability across the Pacific Northwest’s diverse agricultural systems, including work relating to the climate footprint of dairy, recycling of organic materials through compost and biochar production, and regional water supply and demand.  Coordinate meetings with external partners and stakeholders, support data collection efforts, develop relationships, and respond to expressed needs. Develop and edit communications products that support reader understanding of current status of scientific knowledge and integrate technical research results.  Carry out literature reviews. Develop and edit content for project reporting, technical and scientific publications other materials; and extension products such as blog articles, social media, publications, and other formats.

Engaged extension scholarship and outreach tendersglobal.net 65%

Conduct literature reviews, analyze and apply related research work conducted by others to set the work in context and provide consultations as needed to resource managers and other stakeholders. Establish, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders; identify shared goals and collaborate to achieve desired impact; respond to stakeholders’ evolving expressed needs. Plan and engage in key stakeholder interactions through presentations and meetings as appropriate. Develop and edit varied communications products that support understanding of current status of scientific knowledge and integrate technical research results.

Project coordination and management tendersglobal.net 25%

Coordinate meetings with external partners and stakeholders.  Coordinate internal team to successfully maintain progress and achieve desired project outcomes. Support project reporting and grants management.

Other tendersglobal.net 10%

Other duties as appropriate and assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Quantitative analysis skills required; demonstrated ability to read and appropriately interpret a range of disciplinary literature required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate research results effectively verbally, in writing, and through other communications media.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member, work independently and be self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively interact with peers, professionals, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on research, communications and extension related to water and/or resource recovery issues.
• Record of publications, including journal articles, extension publications, and popular media.
• Track record of successful grantsmanship and/or fund raising.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR)

Location:

Puyallup, WA or Wenatchee, WA tendersglobal.net Other WSU locations may be possible and can be explored during the hiring process.

Department Link:
https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$48,000.00 – $54,000.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by September 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions/Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Diversity Statement
• 2 Letters of Reference

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Time Type:

Full time

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