Research Associate II

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 023807 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department CERI Minimum Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant area and one year of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education Special Conditions Multiple positions will be filled from this posting! Work Schedule Monday- Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
May be required to work beyond normal business hours during peak periods Posting Date 12/13/2024 Closing Date 01/03/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $50,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Must be able to carry 50 lbs. for 50 yards. Some tower work. Must be available to work during designated emergencies in inclement weather Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised May supervise graduate students/assistants as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Knowledgeable of digital telemetry and electronic test equipment

Knowledgeable of configuring and troubleshooting digital devices, electronic sensors, and data loggers.

Ability to work in a collaborative and diverse environment Additional Position Information Some overnight travel required Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities Maintains the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) seismic and geodetic networks
Duties & Responsibilities Repairs, calibrates, and maintains equipment and instruments for the CERI seismic and geodetic networks
Duties & Responsibilities Maintains good documentation of all aspects of the seismic and geodetic networks. Maintains station metadata in the ANSS Station Information System (SIS)
Duties & Responsibilities Maintains good working relationships with landowners cooperating with the CERI seismic and geodetic networks and other duties as assigned
Duties & Responsibilities Installs seismic and geodetic network stations
Duties & Responsibilities Other duties as assigned.