Manager, Research Engineering - IRIS
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Please submit, along with your UGA Jobs application:
- A resume/CV
- A cover letter
- A list of references with contact information.
Posting Details
Posting Number: S10228P
Working Title: Manager, Research Engineering - IRIS
Department: ENGR-Resilient Infrast Systems
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Advertised Salary: $75,000-$90,000, based on experience
Posting Date: 04/06/2023
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 07/01/2023
Position Information
Classification Title: Research and Public Service Manager
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference for experience in green and nature-based systems. Candidates should have an advanced degree in engineering, water resources, or related area.
- Preferred candidates will have five or more years of experience and Professional Engineer licensure (or the ability to obtain one).
- Preference will also be given to candidates with a demonstrated knowledge of stream major drainageway and stormwater facility engineering design, CAD/Civil3D, GIS, hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, preferably 1D and 2D), and hydrologic modeling (HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM).
Position Summary
The College of Engineering is seeking multiple Limited Term Research Managers to work and manage projects supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Engineering With Nature Initiative and other sponsors of funded research in natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions. These positions will be 12-month staff positions and will be under the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), at the College of Engineering’s School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering (ECAM).
The Limited Term Research Manager will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Georgia who are engaged in collaborations between IRIS and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), other universities, and private sector partners. These projects are highly specialized due to the incorporation of natural infrastructure systems and nature-based solutions. This position will supervise and coordinate the research, development, and outreach of other Research staff.
This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the continuation of funding sources.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Supervising research, development, and outreach focused on natural infrastructure systems, including technology transfer of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling innovations. (25%)
- Leading natural infrastructure engineering design team for external practitioner partnerships focused on natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions, including opportunities for Engineering With Nature projects inside southeastern U.S. military installations and across adjacent communities. (25%)
- Co-developing and delivering natural infrastructure training, curriculum modules, and workforce development (e.g., short courses for practitioners). (15%)
- Connecting Engineering-With-Nature lessons to training and education opportunities and working with government, industry, and NGO partners to understand practitioner training needs. (15%)
- Co-authoring journal manuscripts, research reports, factsheets, and other written/video resources and materials. (10%)
- Communicating regularly and in a timely fashion with project PIs regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory. (10%)
Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Kathryn Tiller
Recruitment Contact Email:
Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-8839
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Information