Research Project Engineer II

About the role

Under general supervision of faculty or senior staff member, this position provides technological and methodological support for cold region research. Key responsibilities include designing and conducting remote sensing and modeling experiments, acquiring, processing, analyzing, and interpreting remote sensing imagery, GIS data, and field samples, supporting grant development, and communicating findings through publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Duties/Responsibilities (30%): Design and conduct modeling experiments using state of the art land surface and snow models. Lead model deployment and develop and implement input and output datasets.
• Support the development and implementation of agency and academic partnerships to translate research to practice.
• Provide training on models and data processing software one-on-one and small groups.

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Ph.D. degree in Engineering or closely related scientific or technical field.
• Remote Sensing skills as required for the project.
• Computer modeling skills as required for the project.
• Experience leading journal articles.
• Some experience in basic research gained through work experience while at college or during employment.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong planning skills for managing and implementing complex tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Skills & Abilities

• R or Python programming expertise.
• Drone Operator Certification.
• Snowmobile operation experience.
• Field experiment skills as required by project.

Qualifications

• NH Driver’s License.

Benefits

Details about benefits are available on the University of New Hampshire's Employee Benefits page.

Pay

$54,990.00 - $98,150.00