Adjunct Researcher - Materials Testing Support

University of New Hampshire

17d • $30 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The hourly research assistant will work approximately 20–25 hours per week to support a U.S. Coastal Research Program-funded project studying sediment transport in Hampton-Seabrook Estuary salt marshes. The role focuses on preparing a manuscript based on M.S. thesis work, analyzing summer 2025 vertical profile data, and conducting supplementary laboratory and field work as needed. The researcher will work in the Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory at UNH.

Requirements

• Experience collecting and analyzing field data in salt marsh environments, including velocity and turbidity data.
• Graduate-level knowledge of hydrodynamics and sediment transport.
• Experience running and troubleshooting experimental flume facilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.
• Ability to create plans and deadlines and meet benchmarks with support from the primary supervisor.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Ocean Engineering or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a manuscript based on M.S. thesis work, including additional data analysis, literature review, and writing; approximately 60% of the role.
• Analyze summer 2025 vertical profile data and document methods; approximately 20% of the role.
• Conduct experimental work in the Coastal Ecohydraulics Flume, including designing and running experiments and supporting other users’ experiments; approximately 20% of the role.
• Provide supplementary laboratory and field work as needed to support the project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed