Marine Research Associate III (GSO)
- University of Rhode Island
- Kingston, South Kingstown, RI, USA
- May 01, 2026
Job Description
Marine Research Associate III (GSO)
Posting Number: SF02139
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 12
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary: $71,000 - $85,000
Department: GSO Research
Campus Location:
Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 15, 2026. Applications received after May 15, 2026 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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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE AFTER SIX MONTHS IS POSSIBLE -
(1 day per week).
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POSTING SUMMARY:
Provide technical support and research assistance of an advanced and often independent nature; provide administrative support to principal investigator in grant administration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform both applied and basic research of an advanced and independent nature under the overall direction of principal investigator.
Design research protocols (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures), perform independent laboratory and field measurements and analyses.
Develop analytical procedures, computer programs and other techniques for laboratory and fieldwork.
Develop research proposals, technical reports and professional articles.
Instruct and supervise graduate students and others in the use of laboratory equipment and in research processes and techniques.
Perform budget and administrative responsibilities for specific projects and/or programs.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May represent the PI at meetings and conferences as appropriate.Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Valid driver's license. Personal computers, printers; word processing, database, spreadsheet, remote-sensing and GIS software. Fieldwork sensors and tools (e.g., coring).
Posting Date: 04/30/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16643
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