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OFFICIAL JOB TITLE : Assistant Research Professor

DIVISION : Academic Affairs

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS : Faculty Federation

DEPARTMEN T : DEOS-SMAST

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

REPORTS TO : Chair of the Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences

SUPERVISES : Graduate and advanced undergraduate students, Technical and Research Associates

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION : The Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences (DEOS) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Marine Science and Technology in New Bedford, MA, seeks a research faculty candidate to lead the Biodegradability Lab Core and its related facilities ( https : / / www.umassd.edu / smast / about / facilities / biodegradability-lab / ). This state-of-the-art lab is equipped to test experimental materials, as well as related respirometry applications that require high sensitivity measurements of gas production. Biodegradability tests can be conducted following standard operation procedures developed in adherence with ASTM D6691 (seawater), D5511 (landfill), D5210 (wastewater), and D5338 (compost) standard methods or customized to meet specific client requirements. The low levels of biological activity associated with plastic biomineralization can be detected using each of the lab's five respirometry systems (Micro-Oxymax, Columbus Instruments). The research faculty will actively promote the core facility to attract and retain industry partners and secure extramural grants to support an externally funded research program aligned with DEOS's strategic priorities.

Research faculty may serve as principal or co-principal investigators on grants or contracts administered by the University. Research faculty may serve on departmental, college / school and university committees but may not participate in personnel decisions. Research faculty also may serve on graduate student supervisory committees but may not serve as sole chairs of graduate student committees. This is a one year grant funded position, subject to renewal upon mutual consent, the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.. For more departmental details, please visit www.umassd.edu / smast / departments / estuarine-and-ocean-sciences / . This is a one year grant funded position, subject to renewal upon mutual consent, the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. The funding for this position will represent 83% of the total annual salary. The incumbent will have the opportunity to raise the remaining 17% through additional grant funding.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare, submit, and publish research manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and submit proposals for external funding to support research projects.
• Manage grant-funded research, including budgeting, hiring, purchasing, and progress reporting.
• Conduct laboratory experiments using standard and specialized techniques and methods.
• Perform and oversee biodegradability and compostability tests, including biological degradability assessments in compost, soil, freshwater, seawater, and anaerobic conditions.

CORE FACILITY LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES :

evolution and oxygen consumption, utilizing both closed and open-loop respirometry techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : A track record of successful grant proposal submission and funding as a principal investigator. Experience in material and surface characterization techniques such as FT-IR, NMR, and SEM. Proficient in mechanical testing, wear analysis, and the study of polymer degradation, particularly in marine environments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

SALARY : $70,000-$75,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as :

Benefits for Faculty Federation - Librarians / Technicians

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.