Postdoctoral Scholar - Located in Carlsbad, NM

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR DEPT

NCKRI REG  TEMP 

FULL TIME

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PART TIME



STARTING

RATE or

SALARY RANGE

$60,000

• $65,000 Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater.

All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.

INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH

Concurrent

CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY WITHIN THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS.

JOB SUMMARY:

The National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) is seeking a postdoctoral candidate to conduct research relevant to cave and karst resource management. The successful candidate will work with NCKRI staff to conduct research focused on broadly understanding human impact on cave systems using both existing data and collecting new data on cave environments.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Design and implement field data collection that will compliment existing data on cave environments Analyze cave environment data and human access data Present and publish findings in relevant outlets Assist with other NCKRI operations as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or other doctorate level equivalent in Geoscience or related field. Experience in deploying field instrumentation to collect environmental data. Knowledge of safe caving techniques.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in time series analysis. Knowledge of the scientific publication process.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

(f)requently, (o)ccasionally, or (s)eldom 0

• 15 pounds F 15
• 30 pounds F 30
• 50 pounds O 50
• 100 pounds S 100 + pounds