Research opportunity for a post-master’s degree person in Narragansett, Rhode Island – see description below and at
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CEMM-ACESD-2021-02
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EPA Office/Lab and Location: A
research opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling (CEMM), Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division (ACESD) located in Narragansett,
Rhode Island.
Research Project: This
research project will combine environmental and social data in coastal areas, as it relates to water quality benefits and policies to improve coastal water quality, including a survey of coastal recreation in New England, compilation of coastal water quality
metrics, and other research. The research project may include the development of models and methods to quantify people’s recreational uses of water, how water quality affects those uses, and people’s values for changes in water quality; people’s perceptions
of water quality and how perceptions relate to objective measures of water quality and affect people’s choices; and use of new sources of human mobility data to model people’s behavior and values.
With guidance from the mentor, the research participant may be involved in the following activities:
Learning Objectives: The
research participant will learn about the social and ecological impacts of coastal pollution and to apply data from multiple disciplines for improving decision making. The research participant will also have the opportunity to learn through interactions with
individuals and teams collaborating on other cross-cutting human/environment projects at ACESD and other EPA divisions. With guidance from the mentor, the research participant will have latitude in exercising independent initiative and judgment in the research
commensurate with the level of training. The research participant will have opportunities to collaborate with EPA Regions, researchers, states, and local stakeholders to improve EPA's abilities in generating and translating decision-relevant social and ecological
data to end-users. The research participant will have the opportunity to attend research team meetings and be involved in all aspects of the research. This may include active engagement with stakeholders regarding applications of the research. There will
be opportunities to develop and conduct projects within the overall research program, and to publish and present research.
Mentor(s): The
mentor for this opportunity is Marisa Mazzotta ([log in to unmask]). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Summer 2021. All
start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for
detailed information about start dates.
Appointment Length: The
appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to three additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.
Level of Participation: The
appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: The
participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for
detailed information about full-time stipends.
EPA Security Clearance: Completion
of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.
ORISE Information: This
program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become
employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Questions: Please
see the FAQ
section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email [log in to unmask] and include the reference
code for this opportunity.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by the appointment start
date. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
Eligibility Requirements