Research Associate I (NEMO)
University of Rhode Island
Posting Details Position Information Posting Number SF01954 Job Title Research Associate I (NEMO) Position Number 107275 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 7 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $46,264 - $54,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information Department Natural Resources Science Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes This is a full-time calendar year position, limited to 09/26/2026 with anticipated renewal. Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2025. Applications received after March 1, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform independent research work and collaborate with research team.
Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support School and Daycare Lead Sampling.
Supervise student water samplers.
Manage data reporting.
Communicate with schools/daycares.
Support PFAS Grant Activities.
Network across university and partner organizations to determine locally relevant activities.
Conduct an extensive literature review, documenting ongoing research of PFAS contamination, treatment, and community outreach/engagement activities.
Coordinate and conduct water sampling efforts.
Assist with outreach/engagement as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meet regularly with the research team.
Provide regular progress updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Excel. Google Sheets.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Required Qualifications REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of research
experience.
2. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated strategic thinking, logistical, and organizational skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
6. Demonstrated experience reviewing and summarizing scientific literature.
7. Demonstrated experience with data management (Excel/Google Sheets).
8. Demonstrated experience with drinking water contaminants.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 02/10/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – please provide the names and contact information of references (as one complete pdf doc).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14735 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes This is a full-time calendar year position, limited to 09/26/2026 with anticipated renewal. Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2025. Applications received after March 1, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform independent research work and collaborate with research team.
Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support School and Daycare Lead Sampling.
Supervise student water samplers.
Manage data reporting.
Communicate with schools/daycares.
Support PFAS Grant Activities.
Network across university and partner organizations to determine locally relevant activities.
Conduct an extensive literature review, documenting ongoing research of PFAS contamination, treatment, and community outreach/engagement activities.
Coordinate and conduct water sampling efforts.
Assist with outreach/engagement as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meet regularly with the research team.
Provide regular progress updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Excel. Google Sheets.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Required Qualifications REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of research
experience.
2. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated strategic thinking, logistical, and organizational skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
6. Demonstrated experience reviewing and summarizing scientific literature.
7. Demonstrated experience with data management (Excel/Google Sheets).
8. Demonstrated experience with drinking water contaminants.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 02/10/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – please provide the names and contact information of references (as one complete pdf doc).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14735 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Master’s degree, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of research experience? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience reviewing and summarizing scientific literature? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with data management (Excel/Google Sheets)? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with drinking water contaminants? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other
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