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The University of Alabama - Alabama, NY

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time
Remote - Alabama, NY
Educational Services

About the position

The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project(s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects. This position is expected to work from the Alabama Gulf Coast (Mobile and Baldwin counties) in order to facilitate direct engagement with coastal communities, industry partners, and non-profits in support of the NOAA Sea Grant Marine Debris Removal project, which focuses on microplastics. This position will be primarily responsible for executing the interdisciplinary engagement and extension activities associated with a newly funded, 3-year NOAA Sea Grant Microplastics Identification and Removal project beginning in September 2024, including: Support all research, extension, and partnering activities associated with the outreach components of the project. Lead the design, interpretation, and writing of relevant outreach materials and publications. Engage directly with audiences that have interest in water quality topics while maintaining a non-advocacy approach. Independently design, conduct, and report on all outreach and project activities. Must be able to understand and translate technical water quality-related research and technology for various audiences; develop outreach products, engage with people with different perspectives; and lead and facilitate public meetings, seminars and workshops. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing future research and outreach initiatives for CONSERVE through Sea Grant and others, and collaborating with stakeholders, including local communities and national agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Support the overall development of research projects.
  • Assist with project design, management, and implementation.
  • Promote the project and serve as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University.
  • Supervise students and provide general office assistance.
  • Create promotional materials and assist in the development of other potential projects.
  • Execute interdisciplinary engagement and extension activities associated with NOAA Sea Grant Microplastics project.
  • Lead the design, interpretation, and writing of outreach materials and publications.
  • Engage directly with audiences interested in water quality topics.
  • Independently design, conduct, and report on outreach and project activities.
  • Develop future research and outreach initiatives for CONSERVE.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Some experience coordinating projects.
  • Master's Degree (MA/MS) in natural or social sciences.
  • At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in land use planning, behavioral science, socioeconomics, environmental risk assessment, or closely aligned fields.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license.
  • Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire.

Nice-to-haves

  • Demonstrated expertise in community facilitation and outreach.
  • Research program development experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • Maritime industry experience.
  • Track record of developing and evaluating impactful outreach and extension products.

Benefits

  • Eligible for remote work subject to University policy.
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