Researcher 4 Nat Phys Science - (497082 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston invites applications for a research-focused position in Earth & AtmosphericSciences. The role supports interdisciplinary research across engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, and physics, preparing documents and conducting advanced analyses with specialized equipment.

The incumbent will plan complex research activities, define experimental procedures, and may contribute to grant proposals, while ensuring work adheres to specifications

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts research in one or more large and complex areas of specialization.
• Reviews progress of projects. May liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects.
• Defines procedures or processes to be used in the experimental processes.
• May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations.
• Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action.
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Department: Earth & AtmosphericSciencesSalary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description:

Provides expertise in support of research projects inengineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science,physics, etc. Prepares and edits research papers, proposal, andreports. Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data.May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testingprocedure and performs analyses of data. Makes uses of a variety ofspecialized equipment typical within area of specialization. Maycontribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments areperformed according to specifications. May make recommendations tochanges in procedure, processes, or experimental design. Possesses,understands, and applies an advanced knowledge of a professionalnatural, physical, or engineering field or multiple fields ofspecialization to develop unique and new approaches or ideas.Understands and uses research tools and equipment and utilizeseffective management techniques.

• 1. Plans and conducts research in one or more large and complexareas of specialization.
• 2. Reviews progress of projects. May liaison with other areas ofspecialization to obtain support or technical expertise forprojects.
• 3. Defines procedures or processes to be used in the experimentalprocesses.
• 4. May personally conduct important and/or technically complexinvestigations.
• 5. Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action.
• 6. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel.

MQ: Master's Degree with 5 years experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.