Description

Job Summary

The College of Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applicants for a project assistant under the supervision of Dr. Christy Tyler. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and growing plastic pollution research and education team. The successful candidate will serve as the research technician and project manager for the RIT portion of the P01 Lake Ontario Center for Microplastic and Human Health, a collaborative Center at RIT and the University of Rochester supported by the National Institutes for Environmental Health Sciences (NIH) and the National Science Foundation's Ocean and Human Health Program. Responsibilities include field and laboratory research, project administration, data management, supervision of undergraduates, and community engagement. The research activities will focus on climate-driven input, transport, and fate of plastic debris in the Lake Ontario watershed and nearshore region.

Job Responsibilities

• Laboratory and field research, including field sample collection, laboratory experimentation and analysis. These activities require the ability to participate in strenuous physical activity on land and on the water.
• Travel to local and regional field sites.
• Maintenance of equipment and laboratory protocols and procedures, management of project data, and training of students
• Community engagement and outreach
• Maintenance project website and social media
• Project organization, coordination with project partners, assistance with reporting
• Ordering supplies

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, or have a BS in a similar field with at least two years of highly relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have background and some experience in plastic pollution research, including both field and laboratory work, relevant instrumentation, project management experience, and experience working with diverse teams. Successful candidates will be creative and innovative problem solvers with excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently. We anticipate funding this position for four years. The initial appointment will be for one year, with potential for renewal contingent on availability of funding and performance.

Department/College Description

The RIT College of Science offers 13 undergraduate programs and 14 graduate programs including 4 PhD and 17 BS/MS programs. The College has established an inclusive community that embraces social justice and equity among our education, research, and the scientific community at large. Our students benefit from the intersection of science and technology at RIT, including access and training with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and facilities starting in their first year at RIT. As one of the top external grant-funded colleges on campus, the College of Science gives students unrivaled opportunities to engage in real-world research with supportive faculty mentors. Our alumni stand out from their peers at Cornell, MIT, Harvard, Regeneron, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic, just to name a few.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or BR number.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.