Research Project Coordinator - GIS & Fieldwork

Socket.dev; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama invites applications for a Research Project Coordinator within the Alabama Water Institute. This role supports the development and management of research projects, assists with design, and serves as liaison among internal and external contacts, with potential supervision of students.

The coordinator will conduct fieldwork, collect ecological data, and use GIS (ESRI ArcGIS) to map rivercane populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and experience coordinating projects.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary groups and meet deadlines.
• GIS proficiency including ESRI ArcGIS and data management.

Responsibilities

• Support field activities and data collection with grant partners.
• Conduct fieldwork for rivercane population genetics.
• Use GIS to map rivercane population inventory and characteristics.
• Take detailed field notes and ecological data under guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GIS skills

ArcGIS

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

The University of Alabama invites applications for a Research Project Coordinator within the Alabama Water Institute. This role supports the development and management of research projects, assists with design, and serves as liaison among internal and external contacts, with potential supervision of students.

The coordinator will conduct fieldwork, collect ecological data, and use GIS (ESRI ArcGIS) to map rivercane populations.