"Researcher 2 Nat Phys Science - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences"

Posted: 13-Jan-26

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Full-time

Categories: Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 495499

Department: Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description: Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc. Prepares and edits research papers, proposal, and reports. Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedure and performs analyses of data. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development.

1. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications.
2. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design.
3. Understands and applies broad theoretical concepts. Develops understanding of specialized scientific or engineering field.
4. Develops leadership and management skills.
5. Assignments are difficult and broad requiring originality and ingenuity.
6. May be assisted by lower-level personnel.

Supervision: Receives minimal supervision conferring with higher levels only in usual situations. MQ: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.