Assistant, Associate or Senior Research Scientist/Engineer
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Department: Great Lakes Research Center
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Research
Department: Great Lakes Research Center
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job Description Summary
The Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) aims to advance freshwater and coastal ocean research as a foundation for health, economic prosperity and global sustainability through interdisciplinary research cutting across Michigan Tech's academic programs. The GLRC institute includes collaborative faculty from fourteen disciplines within the Colleges of Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences. The GLRC is currently seeking to hire outstanding scientific or engineering research scientists in the areas of (1) marine technology and engineering (emphasizing maritime autonomous vehicles, controls, sensors, decision making, and policy); (2) applied sensing, modeling, and signal processing (including, but not limited to, underwater acoustics, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data fusion); (3) Polar processes and sea ice dynamics (observation, modeling, and forecasting); or (4) other areas of freshwater and coastal ocean research. Successful candidates will show evidence of a commitment to public outreach and the translation of research into impactful change.
Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ocean or freshwater science and/or engineering and demonstrated involvement in interdisciplinary research with evidence of direct success in developing proposals to state or federal agencies, industry, or other sources resulting in a funded research portfolio. Candidates should bring innovative ideas to build additional collaborations across academic disciplines and provide expertise that bridges existing competencies to positively impact the success of others on campus. Successful candidates will exhibit depth of knowledge in their field(s) while exhibiting breadth and a strong desire to engage others in interdisciplinary work to advance the missions of the Institute and the University.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Identify funding opportunities and develop proposals independently and in collaboration with other faculty and staff yielding an externally funded research portfolio that provides solutions to governmental and societal challenges
Provide technical expertise and delivery support of sponsored research as both a project lead and team member
Successfully establish and grow your own funded research program and contribute to that of the department and Institute to become a self-supporting researcher after an initial two-year growth period
Contribute technical expertise to symposia, journal articles, and technical reports
Support professional and public outreach and science communication to the public
Prepare and deliver reports or presentations of research projects/analysis results to sponsors as appropriate
Cultivate relationships with agencies and the public that supports department and Institute growth
Contribute to a productive team environment
Participate in seasonal field deployments including boat- and shore-based data collection
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Encourage continuous improvement practices among employees. Commit to applying continuous improvement strategies to strategic goals and leadership skills
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
- Applications will be accepted from professionals with a PhD in science or engineering.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Demonstrated record of research publication and public outreach
Experience managing research projects
Experience developing relationships with funding agencies and partners
Desirable Education and/or Experience
Evidence demonstrating a strong potential for leadership in team-based research and success in writing grant proposals to secure external funding
Leadership in research including community service
Experience using autonomous technologies and platforms to advance scientific knowledge and applications in the field
Industry experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and test new hypotheses and ideas that integrate across disciplines
Demonstrated ability to contribute to competitive grant proposals
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex ideas through symposia, methods documentation, reports, and publications
Demonstrated ability to meet and manage deadlines
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and types of activities
Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both technical and non-technical terminology at a variety of technical-competency levels
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff
Demonstrated knowledge and execution of statistics in analysis and presentation of research findings
Evidence of self-motivation and a high level of accountability
Candidates must address their desire to live and work in a unique, water-dominated environment, along the shore of Lake Superior (Houghton) or Lake Michigan (Traverse City)
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Ability to participate in ITAR regulated research which requires US Citizenship or permanent resident status
Existing relationships with funding agencies and organizations
Previous experience serving as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on sponsored grants and contracts
Evidence of an established regional network to facilitate research collaboration
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before th
