| Posting Number | req13827 |
| Department | Water Resources Rsch Ctr-Res |
| Department Website Link | https://wrrc.arizona.edu/ |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights | This position is funded through the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP): Arizona Water Resources Research Center Effort. Funding is appropriated by the US Congress and received through an award from the US Geological Survey (USGS). This position will work with TAAP PI Sharon B. Megdal, who serves as WRRC Director and Professor Department of Environmental Science, other WRRC TAAP team members, and project collaborators from other universities and agencies in the United States and MexicoThis is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. Position is available immediately for two years, with third-year funding dependent on successful progress.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | The incumbent will assist with tasks of the funded project, including but not limited to:Project research, including that focused on investigating the socio-economic dimensions of transboundary aquifers in the U.S. and Mexico and the impact of contrasting modes of governance in shared groundwater resources;Organizing meetings and communicating with partners and stakeholders in the U.S. and Mexico, and responding to inquiries;Preparing journal articles, bulletins, presentations, and reports, including the Santa Cruz Aquifer Binational Report and progress and other reports required by USGS and including GIS representations in all the above as needed;Identifying and assessing opportunities for collaboration with local authorities and researchers conducting projects and activities for groundwater collaboration,Organizing meetings with partners in the US and MexicoKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBasic knowledge of geographical information system (GIS) |
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.Experience interacting with government agencies and officials in the U.S. and Mexico.Experience conducting survey research.Fluency in Spanish. |
| Preferred Qualifications | MS or Ph.D. in a field connected to water resources.Experience conducting research related to water governance and management in the U.S. and Mexico and groundwater in arid regions.Experience and knowledge with the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program.Experience and knowledge with groundwater governance along the border shared by the United States and Mexico. |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
| Job FTE | 1.0 |
| Work Calendar | Fiscal |
| Job Category | Research |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes – Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay | DOE – minimum is $48,976 |
| Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Grade | 7 |
| Career Stream and Level | PC2 |
| Job Family | Researchers & Scientists |
| Job Function | Research |
| Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Target Hire Date | 3/20/2023 |
| Expected End Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | Linda Heffernan heffernl@arizona.edu |
| Open Date | 2/24/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Submit an application online, including a cover letter describing background and prior experience and an up-to-date curriculum vitae/resume. At the appropriate time, references will be required from qualified applicants. Please be prepared to provide the names, addresses and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin March 6, 2023. |
| Diversity Statement | At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
Research Analyst - Water Resources Research Center (Research Professional II) (Extended Temporary)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, USA 🇺🇸
