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Washington State University Research Associate in Aquatic Toxicology in Summit, Washington
Research Associate in Aquatic Toxicology
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
September 23, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
305-YN_FACULTY - Research Associate
Business Title:
Research Associate in Aquatic Toxicology
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Research Associate will assist the project director and co-PDs in conducting research projects in aquatic toxicology and stormwater, analyzing data, developing reports and manuscripts, writing grant proposals and supervising lab workers and students working on research projects.
The Research Associate will assist in activities including providing support with managing project logistics, reporting, communication, outreach, organization, and budget oversight. Additionally, the Research Associate will be responsible for coordinating monthly meetings with the PD and co-PDs. Other duties include: providing data management assistance, compiling and drafting annual progress reports, working with the Communication Specialist on development of outreach deliverables (e.g., webinars, website updates, etc.).
Research | 70%
• Conduct research projects.
• Write grant proposals.
• Supervise lab workers and students working on research projects.
• Analyze data.
• Develop reports and manuscripts based on research results.
Reporting and Communication | 10%
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings with the PD and co-PDs. Meeting coordination and assistance outside of these times may also be required.
• Assemble project plans and assignments in collaboration with the PD, co-PDs, and others team members to monitor work efforts, identify resource needs, assess work quality, and help troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Develop and help the PD and co-PDs to implement and track timelines and workflows for project outputs. Support the PD and co-PDs to ensure project outcomes are produced on-time, within scope, and within our budget.
• Assist Washington State University team members with relevant logistics to ensure compliance with institutional and regulator aspects of the project.
• Assist with manuscript, presentation, and outreach material preparation with team members.
• Work with the PD and co-PDs to establish management processes and methods to ensure outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and of high quality.
Budget Management | 10%
• Mange subcontracts in coordination with Washington State University grant support staff.
• Meet with the PD and co-PDs to create and update grant expenditure plans to finalize funding, prevent deficits, and ensure funds are spent in accordance with grant agency rules.
• Review personnel funding documents encumbering grant funding and verify appointments are allowable per the proposal and expenditure plan.
• Notify appropriate individuals of any projected or actual over or under expenditures.
• Manage and update ad hoc reports.
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile grant budget statements; resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Washington State University and subcontracting institutional grant requirements.