Research Scientist in Indigenous Knowledge Systems Position Available In Strafford, New Hampshire
Tallo's Job Summary: This part-time, one-year Research Scientist position at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, offers an opportunity to integrate Indigenous Knowledge Systems with ecological research involving U.S. federally recognized Tribes. Responsibilities include collaborative research, support of long-term projects, outreach programming, and data management aligned with Indigenous community needs. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in natural resources or related field with experience in applying Indigenous knowledge systems to research.
Job Description
Research Scientist in Indigenous Knowledge Systems
University of New Hampshire
in Durham, NH
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Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary:
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
Posted:
03/24/2025
Category:
Laboratory and Research USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app This part-time, one-year research scientist position will support the integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems with ecological research involving lands and waters held by U.S. federally recognized Tribes.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Visioning and development of collaborative research with U.S. Tribes.
Support of long-term research involving culturally significant flora and fauna.
Facilitation of outreach and education programming co-designed with Indigenous communities.
Development of data management practices aligned with Indigenous community needs.
Minimum Acceptable Education and Experience:
The applicant will hold a Ph.D. in natural resources, STEM education, or a related field.
Additional experience applying Indigenous knowledge systems to research with U.S. federally recognized Tribes.
Knowledge of tribal governance of natural resources.
Awareness of data sovereignty.
Proven record of applied work with Indigenous communities.
Required Applicant Materials
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.
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