Senior Research Scientist

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, US
Annual: $48,213.00; fte: 27.5%; benefits: not spec...
Manage scientific rock repository operations
Maintain databases and website development
Oversee sample requests and loans
The role involves curating the national United States Rock Repository (USPRR) which provides immediate on-line access to terrestrial rock sample metadata

Job Summary

  • The role involves curating the national United States Rock Repository (USPRR) which provides immediate on-line access to terrestrial rock sample metadata.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations such as cataloging samples, managing digital imaging, and handling sample distribution issues like loans and requests.
  • The position requires developing educational outreach initiatives for schools and the community while serving as a liaison with the National Science Foundation.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage scientific rock repository operations
  • maintain databases and website development
  • oversee sample requests and loans
  • liaise with National Science Foundation
  • develop research and infrastructure proposals

Nice-to-have

  • experience building educational outreach programs
  • expand collections through donations
  • provide broad access to scientific collections
  • engage in local school interactions
  • digital imaging of samples

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Earth Sciences
  • Demonstrated ability to manage scientific repositories
  • Experience with database maintenance and website management

Work Rights

Not specified

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