Orono, ME

Organization: The University of Maine

Contact: Jessica Leahy (jessica.leahy@maine.edu, 207- 581-2834)

Duties:

• Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with UM and COA faculty, staff, postdocs and students.
• Maintain accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in collaboration with UM and COA faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.
• Serve as a project manager for the research, education and extension activities.
• Present research findings at professional meetings.
• Mentor undergraduate students.

Desired qualifications:

• PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Agriculture or Forests; Environmental Anthropology; Ecology and Environmental Sciences; Forest Resources; Rural Sociology or related field.
• Prior research experience with qualitative and quantitative applied social science research, including but not limited to projects related to human dimensions of agriculture.
• Interest and/or experience effectively mentoring undergraduate students.

Link to more information: See the position description and apply.

How to apply: Submit a cover letter, CV and list of three references.

Application deadline: November 24th, 2017.