Research Associate I (CRI - Center for Biocultural Conservation (CBC)
$18.23 - $18.23 USD hourly
Job Description Summary
Character of Duties: Conduct native-plant field surveys, population monitoring, and restoration assessments; Conduct scientific literature reviews and compile technical background information; Monitor threatened and endangered species, invasive species, and environmental conditions affecting project areas; Prepare field activities, sampling plans, logistics, equipment, and supplies; Support seed collection, propagation, nursery management, outplanting, and restoration maintenance; Manage project files, field notes, photographs, GIS records, and databases; Perform quality checks and basic analysis of ecological and restoration data; Prepare materials for project meetings, inspections, technical reports, and grant deliverables; Implement permit, biosecurity, pesticide, and protected-species requirements; Support natural-resource education, outreach, and partner field activities; Provide technical guidance to field assistants when assigned; Perform other duties as assigned;
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent; One (1) year of work or directed research experience relevant to the position;
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with native plants, forest restoration, rare-species monitoring, or conservation research in Guam, the CNMI , or another Pacific island community; Experience with GIS , ecological databases, technical writing, and applicable pesticide or field-safety certification;
Work Schedule
Temporary, Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Other Information
Work Eligibility: Submission of completed job applications authorizes the Research Corporation of the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job-related sources from legal liability for the information provided. Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The Research Corporation of the University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the Research Corporation of the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law. Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order No. 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances. Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report. Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action. Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request. Upon selection of hire, you will be required to provide additional documents (if necessary) as condition of employment.
Character of Duties: Conduct native-plant field surveys, population monitoring, and restoration assessments; Conduct scientific literature reviews and compile technical background information; Monitor threatened and endangered species, invasive species, and environmental conditions affecting project areas; Prepare field activities, sampling plans, logistics, equipment, and supplies; Support seed collection, propagation, nursery management, outplanting, and restoration maintenance; Manage project files, field notes, photographs, GIS records, and databases; Perform quality checks and basic analysis of ecological and restoration data; Prepare materials for project meetings, inspections, technical reports, and grant deliverables; Implement permit, biosecurity, pesticide, and protected-species requirements; Support natural-resource education, outreach, and partner field activities; Provide technical guidance to field assistants when assigned; Perform other duties as assigned;
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent; One (1) year of work or directed research experience relevant to the position;
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with native plants, forest restoration, rare-species monitoring, or conservation research in Guam, the CNMI , or another Pacific island community; Experience with GIS , ecological databases, technical writing, and applicable pesticide or field-safety certification;
Work Schedule
Temporary, Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Other Information
Work Eligibility: Submission of completed job applications authorizes the Research Corporation of the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job-related sources from legal liability for the information provided. Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The Research Corporation of the University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the Research Corporation of the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law. Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order No. 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances. Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report. Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action. Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request. Upon selection of hire, you will be required to provide additional documents (if necessary) as condition of employment.