Postdoctoral Research Associate (id:83758)

Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate (id:83758)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
School of Biology & Ecology – OSBE
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
N/A
Location:
Orono ME
Statement of the Job:

To conduct research on insects of economic importance to the potato industry. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $55,000 to $63,669 commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

 

Complete Job Description  

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine  is the state’s public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu . 

 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits  for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

Qualifications:

Required:

• Has the education associated with a Ph.D. degree in Entomology, Biology, Zoology, or related field by date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision in an interdisciplinary research environment and ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability in technical writing and good oral communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of statistical analyses.
• Demonstrated computer literacy using word processors, spreadsheets, and statistical software.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a driver’s license. Mileage is reimbursed at the current University rate.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

 

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

 

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

 

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: March 15, 2024
Screening Zoom interviews to begin no earlier than: April 1, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: April 15, 2024
Tentative start date: September 1, 2024

 

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Andrei Alyokhin at [email protected] or 207-581-2977.

 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV