12 research assistant jobs found

  UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources is seeking an experienced forestry leader to serve as Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) and faculty member in Forestry. This full-time, 12-month tenure-track position combines strategic leadership, applied research, Extension outreach, grant development, and undergraduate teaching. 🌿 What You’ll Do: • Lead WFC programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and strategic initiatives • Develop and secure external funding for forestry research and outreach • Build partnerships with forestry professionals and stakeholders across Wisconsin and beyond • Lead innovative Extension, workforce development, and community outreach programs • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students • Teach up to 2 undergraduate courses per academic year • Represent UW-Stevens Point and Extension Forestry at state, regional, and national levels 👉 Join UW-Stevens Point in...

Assistant or Associate Professor - Rangeland Ecology and Management Posting Number: F001446P Advertising Pay Range: $80,000 or higher depending on experience Location: Moscow Primary Division/College: Primary Unit: Employee Category: Faculty Classification Group Title: Position Control Number: 3775 Suffix: 00 Contingency Code: Not Applicable FTE: 1 Contract Basis: Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/16/2027 FLSA Status: Exempt Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified) Rank: Negotiable (must be justified) Extension Type: Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type: Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable): Position Summary: The Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences ( FRFS ) seeks an academic year Assistant or Associate Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management to work at the Moscow campus. This tenure-track or tenured faculty (rank and tenure are negotiable based on how...

Energy Geoscience Position at Earth and Climate Sciences    Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Duke University, Durham NC    The Division of Earth and Climate Sciences (ECS) in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University invites applicants for a tenure-track position as  Assistant Professor in Energy Geoscience.  ECS plans to hire an Earth Scientist whose research focuses on Energy. We seek an innovative scholar who will develop a thriving research program using geoscience methods to help advance ongoing transitions in energy production and management, such as geothermal energy, exploration for critical minerals used in energy technologies, geo-based synthesis of next-generation fuels like hydrogen, geologic carbon storage, underground disposal of nuclear...

Assistant Professor - Energy and Resources Group Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $84,100 - $132,900 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 Application Window Open date: August 18, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Oct 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Oct 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at the University of California, Berkeley is conducting an open search to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position in the social sciences. This is an open search...

Environmental Health & Safety and Biosafety Senior Manager/Assistant Director Primary Purpose: The Environmental Health & Safety and Biosafety Senior Manager/Assistant Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental health, safety, and biosafety programs to ensure a safe and compliant campus environment. This role serves as the University's designated BioSafety Officer (BSO) under the National Institute of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, providing critical support to researchers applying for NIH and other federal grants by ensuring appropriate biohazard disposal plans and safety protocols are in place. The position is hands-on, managing day-to-day EH&S operations including chemical and biohazardous waste pickup, ergonomic assessments, radiation monitoring, and trip hazard assessments, while dedicating 30% to 40% of effort to biosafety...

Assistant Professor - Impacts of Global Environmental Change - Department of Geography Position overview Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $84,100 - $132,900 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 Application Window Open date: July 16, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Oct 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Oct 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track position in Impacts of Global Environmental Change at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2027. This position...

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for the position of a Full Professor (W3) Technologies for Sustainable Water and Energy Use in Agricultural Systems at the Institute of Agricultural Engineering to be filled by October 1, 2027. The successful candidate will represent the field of Technologies for Sustainable Water and Energy Use in Agricultural Systems in research and teaching. The position requires a strong academic profile with demonstrated expertise in developing, optimizing, and evaluating technologies for sustainable energy and water use in agricultural production systems. In research, the successful candidate is expected to conduct independent and internationally visible research and actively contribute to interdisciplinary research consortia in the areas of technical development, prototypical implementation, system design, and control-oriented optimization of energy and water systems in agriculture. They are welcome to...

Open-Rank Professor of Instruction/Professor of Practice Series- College of Sciences, Biology, Health & The Environment Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 15230 Full/Part Time: Full Time Position Information Open-Rank Professor of Instruction or Professor of Practice Series The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Sciences, Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment invites applications for multiple fixed-term, open-rank faculty positions in the Professor of Instruction or Professor of Practice series. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social...

Are you a natural resources leader passionate about Wisconsin’s lakes, communities, and the future of water resources? The College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Director & UW Extension Specialist to lead the Extension Lakes program - a statewide collaborative outreach and engagement unit connecting UW-Stevens Point, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and UW-Madison Division of Extension. In this role, you will: Lead statewide lakes outreach, education, and programming. Build partnerships with lake organizations, communities, agencies, educators, and natural resource professionals. Support lake management, watershed education, aquatic invasive species programming, and other critical water resource issues. Provide leadership in program planning, fiscal management, and personnel supervision Connect students, research, education, and communities to address real-world natural resource challenges. Help lead the...

Academic Unit Head, Geology & Environmental Science Working Title: Academic Unit Head, Geology & Environmental Science State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics Department: 100024 - Geology and Environmental Science Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 11/2/2026 About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the...

Lecturer AY - Applied Environmental Science Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong...