Avian Disease Ecology Post Graduate Assistant

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app This part-time researcher position reports to the Natural Resources and the Environment Assistant Professor in Applied Avian Ecology. They will be responsible for providing junior research support to the core staff on a project investigating the latitudinal movement of avian malaria in response to climate change. Such activities may include providing logistical support to primary data collection efforts, reviewing statistical output, formatting tables, contributing to literature reviews, and/or preparing materials for publication. This role is not considered essential staff. Duties/Responsibilities Locate relevant research studies and assess for scientific quality Maintain team Endnote library by adding new articles, completing records, thoughtfully sorting and tagging materials by topic for use in bibliographies Summarize the scientific literature related to avian malaria and climate change Minimum Qualifications Experience with research- and project-management-relevant software, including Web of Science and Google Scholar/Drive Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s) Ability to interpret statistical results, identify unexpected results, and conduct quality assurance activities Understanding of different stakeholder audiences, including policymakers, funders, practitioners, and the public Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and appropriately manage priorities Demonstrated ability to work on a team Preferred Qualifications, if applicable Experience with preparing materials from the scientific literature Applicant Instructions: Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents - additional documents can be added to the Application Questions section of the application) Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact Information for 3 Professional References Compensation Pay Range: $20.00 per hour Location: Durham, NH (Remote/Hybrid options available) Scheduled Hours: 20 (Part-time) The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources Location: Durham Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00