Job Title: Research Aide
PVN ID: RC-1804-002423
Category: Research
Location: CUNY-ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER

Job Description

General Description

The CUNY ASRC’s Environmental Science Initiative seeks applications from individuals with field experience in ecology, plant physiology, or soil science.

Duties will consist of field work for an ecological study of residential yards in and around the city of Baltimore, MD. The primary focus of the field work will be related to plant physiology and soil hydrology. Some laboratory preparation and computer data entry will also be required.

Applicant should be able to work effectively as part of a team. Physical requirements include: kneeling, crouching and standing for long periods of time, and hiking while carrying field equipment (no more than 50 lbs) for up to 1 mile. Some driving of a field vehicle may be required. Must enjoy summer field work (hot, humid conditions). Prior field work experience is strongly desired.

Applications should include a brief cover letter, resume, and the names and full contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references.

Other Duties

Qualifications

Education related to ecology, botany, hydrology, geology, or environmental studies leading to a bachelor’s degree.

Previous experience working in a research environment.

 

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Environmental Sciences Initiative
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$10.00-$20.00
Hour(s) a week
20.00-30.00
Closing Date
Jun 02, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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