Hourly Research Analyst - UEL

Hourly Research Analyst

• UEL 4.2 4.2

  out of 5 stars Newark, NJ 07102 $20 an hour
• Part-time New Jersey Institute of Technology 404 reviews $20 an hour

• Part-time Title:

  Hourly Research Analyst

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UEL Department:

Biological Sciences Reports To:

Professor and Research Director, Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences Position Type:

Staff Position Summary:

Hourly Research Analyst

• UEL will census urban street trees planted in the City of Newark as part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) award, itself part of the Rooted in Newark urban forestry initiative.

Trees will be monitored using standard protocols modified as necessary by the UEL for this project.

Key observations include:

Tree Record Identifier, Tree Photo, Location, Site Type, Land Use, Species, Mortality Status, Basal Sprouting, Crown Vigor, Trunk Diameter, Height, and Canopy Diameter. Hourly Research Analyst

• UEL will collect, record, and enter observation data.

Essential Functions:

Census planted street trees. Enter data collected. Interface with City of Newark residents and stakeholders as the census takes place, referring interested parties to contacts at the City of Newark Office of Sustainability.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

Experience with urban ecology, urban forestry, and tree census techniques. At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with community outreach and education.

Salary Information:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $20.00 (USD). NJIT 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. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt Part-Time New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment across our teaching, research, and workplace communities. NJIT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and are dedicated to ensuring access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in all employment, programs, services, and activities. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, Room 500, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call (973) 596-3140. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at hr@njit.edu. Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here. NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.