Research Associate I (NEMO)

Posting Number SF01954

Job Title Research Associate I (NEMO)

Position Number 107275

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union PSA/NEA – Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 7

Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $46,264 – $54,000

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Natural Resources Science

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension 

Contact Email 

Physical Demands 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded Yes

Extension Contingency Notes 

This is a full-time calendar year position, limited to 09/26/2026 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description SummaryThe search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2025. Applications received after March 1, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform independent research work and collaborate with research team.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support School and Daycare Lead Sampling.

Supervise student water samplers.

Manage data reporting.

Communicate with schools/daycares.

Support PFAS Grant Activities.

Network across university and partner organizations to determine locally relevant activities.

Conduct an extensive literature review, documenting ongoing research of PFAS contamination, treatment, and community outreach/engagement activities.

Coordinate and conduct water sampling efforts.

Assist with outreach/engagement as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet regularly with the research team.

Provide regular progress updates.

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Excel. Google Sheets.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Required QualificationsREQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of research

experience.

2. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

4. Demonstrated strategic thinking, logistical, and organizational skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

6. Demonstrated experience reviewing and summarizing scientific literature.

7. Demonstrated experience with data management (Excel/Google Sheets).

8. Demonstrated experience with drinking water contaminants.

9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 02/10/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – please provide the names and contact information of references (as one complete pdf doc).

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14735

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