Coastal Engineering Lab Research Technician

Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range
$41,061 - $47,746

Vacancy Number
S02574

Position Title
Research Technician

Working Title
Coastal Engineering Lab Research Technician

Competency Level
Journey

Home Department
Physics Physical Oceanography - 32371

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography is an academic unit within the UNCW College of Science and Engineering. The Department offers a unique Bachelor of Science degree in Coastal Engineering and manages a dedicated teaching and research facility including a 24-meter wave flume. The Department maintains a strong commitment to teaching and providing research opportunities for undergraduate student participation in the extensive scholarly activity of its faculty.

The Department supports the College's mission by providing specialized courses in coastal physics and engineering that develop student abilities to understand and solve critical problems in the coastal zone. The mission of the B.S. Coastal Engineering Program is to provide students with knowledge of engineering principles, technological skills, and experiences needed to address critical issues affecting coastal communities in the region and around the world. Students are trained to directly enter the workforce or pursue advanced degrees by graduating with a base knowledge of wave and current processes, coastal infrastructure design, field and laboratory data collection methods, and numerical modeling. The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in local or state government, industry, or non-profit sectors.

College
College of Science and Engineering - 323 College

College/School Information
The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, use cutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research. Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to apply what they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-world situations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advanced study.

University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The primary role for this position will be to support the Coastal Engineering program and provide laboratory oversight. The individual will work with internal and external partners to understand wave flume testing needs, prepare for and schedule specialized research experiments. They will also perform equipment maintenance and assist with laboratory experiments and process relevant data collected. Other responsibilities include assisting with undergraduate laboratory (wave flume, sediment lab, etc) and field courses, equipment inventory, participating in field deployments for research activities, and design and fabrication of instrument platforms as needed. They will also manage access and training for the machine shop. This position serves as the first point of contact for faculty and students when designing laboratory demonstrations or research projects that include the facility to ensure the goals are achievable based on available equipment and operational schedule. This individual may also supervise undergraduate and graduate students with laboratory preparation to ensure the proper configuration of the space and that appropriate procedures are followed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school and one year of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree engineering, oceanography or marine sciences and at least one year of research experience.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a group environment and operate as part of a team to achieve the teaching and research objectives.
• Prior experience with programming (Matlab, Python), data analysis, Microsoft Office products
• Prior experience with maintaining inventory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Required Certifications or licensure
No Required Certifications or Licensure

FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year
12 Months

Work Days
Monday - Friday; occasional weekends

Work Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Type of Position
Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number
8438

Job Posting Date
12/16/2024

Posting Close Date
01/13/2025

Number of Openings
Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

The "Other" application document is optional and is provided if you wish to furnish information that does not fit in your cover letter or resume.

EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34533