Research Technician III - 005264 at University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama

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Job Description:


Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 005264
Position Title Research Technician III - 005264
Division Academic Affairs
Department 450300 - Civil/Coastal/Environ Engineering
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, five years of experience in a public health, medical, clinical, or research laboratory and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance under the University of South Alabama. Current vessel operator’s license/boater’s safety certificate is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering is seeking to hire a Research Technician III. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions
  • Assists the coastal research team by managing research equipment, coordinating field visits, and maintaining research vessels and equipment.
  • Manages field equipment to include wave gages, ADCPs, data sondes, and sedimeters for deployments and retrievals, and servicing (cleaning, liaising with manufacturers, etc.) as well as a fleet of low-cost environmental sensing instruments that are deployed prior to storm events throughout the gulf.
  • Performs data collection management duties to include scheduling/organizing equipment and personnel to execute project tasks.
  • Performs data management duties to include quality assurance and quality control, sorting/organizing, and backing up to external and cloud sources.
  • Prepares basic field reports.
  • Performs maintenance, operation, and management of research vessels to include jetski, boat, and RV catamaran.
  • Performs wave flume operation duties to include prepping the flume for experiments, quality assurance and quality control of sensing instruments, data collection, maintenance, and giving university/college sponsored demonstrations.
  • Engages with stakeholder as needed.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
  • Related duties as required.
Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 03/15/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days Monday - Friday
Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time Full Time
Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Less than High School
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  4. * How many years of related experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 - 3 years
    • Between 3 - 5 years
    • Between 5 - 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  5. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • USA website
    • LinkedIn
    • Zip Recruiter
    • Indeed
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
    • Facebook
    • Word of mouth
    • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter

    The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.


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    The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.



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