Hannah and Melissa:
If you know of anyone who might be interested and good in this role, please feel free to forward on…
-Jamie
From: Christopher, Carter <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2022 8:33 PM
To: McGowan, Jamie <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Faculty Specialist position available in my lab at University of Maryland
Jamie,
Meredith is a colleague and friend. Sharing in case you may have students or faculty in the UT network looking for their next opportunity.
Best regards,
Carter
From: "Meredith L. Gore" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:38 AM
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Faculty Specialist position available in my lab at University of Maryland
Please help me spread the word that myself and the University of Maryland (College Park) Department of Geographical Sciences are
searching for a Faculty Specialist. This is a full time position responsible for supporting and coordinating a large international, multi-institution research collaboration including project management; assisting
in the logistical planning of research activities including remote international fieldwork, workshops, meetings and conferences, overseeing travel arrangements; maintaining the projects’ research profiles on a project website; tracking milestones of project
implementation specific to the funding requirements; editing technical reports and papers; assisting in vital communication between co-researchers, sponsors, and collaborative organizations; assisting the project director in administering the project by formulating
and monitoring project budgets, coordinating and supervise the arrangements for foreign visitors and interns working on the projects, as well as various other tasks as required for the smooth functioning of large research projects. More information about the
PI’s lab can be found at www.conservationcriminology.com.
We are searching for candidates who have the following qualifications:
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The ability to handle multiple, sometimes competing priorities and provide excellent outcomes within required timeframes; proven analytical skills; a proactive solution orientation; and
the ability to be responsive to the needs of the PI.
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Highly organized, accurate, detail oriented and possess demonstrated ability to share knowledge through verbal and written communication skills.
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Proactive and a creative problem solver with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
Preference will be given for candidates with a degree in a scientific discipline related to the human dimensions of global environmental
change as well as candidates with:
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Strong written, listening, and spoken Portuguese language skills.
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GIS and statistical analysis skills.
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Prior experience should demonstrate the ability to assist in maintaining relationships with collaborators and to participate as a member of a diverse research team, the use of computer
software applications for such tasks as web site maintenance, spreadsheet design and maintenance, and project planning and management.
More information, including application requirements, closing dates, and additional contact information can be found at:
hxxps://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/101048.
Thank you so much for your help in spreading the word!
Meredith