Senior Research Scientist

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, US
Annual: $48,213.00; fte: 27.5%; benefits: not spec...
Doctoral degree in earth sciences
Oversee daily repository operations
Maintain databases and websites
The role involves curating the national United States Rock Repository (USPRR) which provides immediate online access to terrestrial rock sample metadata

Job Summary

  • The role involves curating the national United States Rock Repository (USPRR) which provides immediate online access to terrestrial rock sample metadata.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing the management, growth, and daily operations of the repository including cataloging, digital imaging, and sample distribution.
  • The position requires developing educational outreach initiatives for schools and the community while maintaining strong governance relations with the National Science Foundation.

Matching Summary

The role involves curating the national United States Rock Repository (USPRR) which provides immediate online access to terrestrial rock sample metadata.

Salary

Annual: $48,213.00; FTE: 27.5%; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctoral degree in Earth Sciences
  • Oversee daily repository operations
  • Maintain databases and websites
  • Manage sample requests and loans
  • Serve as liaison with NSF

Nice-to-have

  • Experience building educational outreach programs
  • Expanding collections through donations
  • Providing broad access to scientific collections
  • Developing new research proposals
  • Digital imaging of samples

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Earth Sciences required
  • Demonstrated ability to manage scientific rock repositories
  • Experience serving as liaison with funding agencies

Work Rights

Not specified

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