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Riverscapes Application Support Specialist (Researcher l)
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Jan 19, 2025 | |
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Riverscapes Application Support Specialist (Researcher l) Requisition ID: 2025-8751 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Watershed Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Riverscapes Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Lab at Utah State University's Department of Watershed Sciences invites applications for a Riverscapes Application Support Specialist (Researcher l). This role will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of low-tech, process-based restoration strategies at improving riverscape health. The successful candidate will conduct comparative analyses between control sites (riverscapes without restoration interventions) and treatment sites (riverscapes that have undergone restoration actions) to determine the impact of these interventions on overall riverscape health. Three years of monitoring is already done for nine treatment sites and eight control sites in the Klamath and Warner Lakes Basins in Southern Oregon. The researcher will complete one additional year of monitoring following an established protocol, and then write at least one journal article on the short-term (<3 year) results around the efficacy of LTPBR. Additionally, the researcher will be responsible for disseminating their findings through peer-reviewed publications. Responsibilities Technical Writer, Documentation & Instructor - 60%:
Helpdesk Agent - 25%:
Developer Liaison - 15%:
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume or CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" 2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application The following documents to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile uner "Documents 1-10" 3. Two letters of recommendation 4. Writing Sample(s) 5. Transcript(s) **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights The S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies. The Department of Watershed Sciences in QCNR is a powerhouse in the science of wet' ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and the watersheds that feed them. Faculty are committed to making science useful for planning, management and restoration efforts, and are well-positioned to study and solve complex, interdisciplinary problems with a cadre of ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, biogeochemists, and others. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . About the Region U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. *updated 04/2024 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8751/riverscapes-application-support-specialist-%28researcher-l%29/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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