Apply as a Research Associate in the University of Guam

Application Deadline: 11:59 P.M. on August 23, 2023 (Chamorro Standard Time / UTC +10)

The Research Corporation of the University of Guam is inviting applications for a Research Associate II (G3 Circular Economy – CIS/Sea Grant). The Research Associate II will support the goals of the Pacific Research on Island Solutions for Adaptation (RISA) and the University of Guam (UOG) Center for Island Sustainability (CIS)/ Sea Grant (SG) programs through a focus on the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative. The individual will lead the economic valuation assessments of sustainable actions facilitated through the G3 initiative. The individual will also research, evaluate, and support the development of circular economy products for Guam and regional island partners. The salary range is Grade M, Step 1, $23.91 per hour.

Roles/Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director, the Research Associate II will serve as a senior researcher at the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub and contribute to knowledge generation, knowledge exchange and knowledge transfer activities
Research, evaluate, and support the development of circular economy products and concepts for Guam and regional partners; Provide economic valuation for sustainable actions implemented under the G3 Action Framework
Develop educational products (i.e., publications, short courses) on circular economy and integrate into G3 Innovation Hub programming
Coordinate and collaborate with local, regional, and global partners on circular economy issues;
Produce a short course on the application of circular economy principles to integrate into G3 innovation hub programming
Develop proposals for extramural funds to implement sustainable actions and circular economy activities
Coordinate and facilitate meetings and workshops related to project tasks
Deliver presentations at conferences or exhibit work at appropriate events
Perform other duties as assigned

Eligibility

Master’s degree in Economics, Social Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent
Track record of peer-reviewed publications

Requirements

Strong understanding of circular economy principals and concepts
Strong research and analysis skills
Strong outreach and community engagement abilities
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Proficient in communicating complex and conceptual ideas to a diverse set of groups and stakeholders
High-performing team player
Ability to design, implement, and manage complex projects
Ability to form and maintain formal and informal relationships across academia, government, non-profits, and the business sector