Total 16 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Durham, North Carolina

• Responsible for all aspects of the Research Unit, including the research program, personnel, Unit facilities, technology transfer, and fund accountability and distribution of funds and other resources for the research program.
• Guide research programs, determine customer expectations, and advise industry leaders on technical and practical matters related to the research subject.
• Develop and release sunflower germplasm and inbred lines with enhanced yield potential, desirable oil traits, or resistance to crop pests (insects and pathogens), along with effective molecular markers.
• Develop knowledge and technology for sunflower through research on sunflower biochemistry, physiology, genetics, genomics, pathology, and end-use quality.
• Identify and characterize traits associated with resistance to insect pests and improved sunflower-pollinator interactions and evaluate their effectiveness in insect management systems.
• Characterize resistance to diseases in relevant crops, and support development of innovative diagnostic technologies, disease management systems, genomic resources, and crop germplasm exhibiting durable resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

Starting at $122,198 Per Year (GS 14-15)

• Conduct research on projects to develop novel and improved crop and food products. These may include a focus on pulse crop products for use in flours, beverages, and/or meat substitutes, thereby creating expanded markets for agricultural crops.
• Provide vision, exercise leadership, and maintain line authority over scientists and support personnel assigned to the Unit.
• Ensure that the Unit’s research is integrated into the national strategies for novel and improved crops and food products.
• Maintain and enhance the creativity and productivity of the Unit.
• Hire personnel and manage the human, fiscal, and physical resources assigned to the Unit.
• Serve as the Unit fund holder.
• Provide technical information and consultation, both internal and external to ARS, and ensure the proper interpretation and reporting of scientific research results and information.
• Serve as liaison with cooperating agencies and organizations related to the agricultural industries of the Northern Plains.

Starting at $122,198 Per Year (GS 14-15)

Based in Western Junction TAS,
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Join Driscolls Australia in this exciting newly created role, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge research, supporting the development and execution of projects in new genetic deployment and special projects across all berry categories. This is your chance to showcase your technical prowess in growing techniques, plant types, and genetics, as you coordinate and roll out on-farm and Test Plot trials.
Reporting directly to the Applied Research Manager (ARM), you will be a key player in providing support and expertise for local applied research projects. This opportunity offers a platform for you to not only demonstrate your skills but also contribute significantly to the advancement of agricultural research in the berry industry. 
Some of your key
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Agronomist (Applied Research Officer)

Franklin College is a thriving, successful sixth form college serving North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding rural and coastal areas, with around 1,700 full-time 16-18 and 500 part-time adult students. We are an inclusive college with an excellent local reputation, and a firm belief in the value of effective partnerships that support student progress and success. The College has a strong focus on teaching, learning and assessment, and this was recognised in our most recent Ofsted judgement grade of Outstanding.

We are an inclusive college with an excellent local reputation, and a firm belief in the value of effective partnerships that support student progress and success. The College has a strong focus on teaching, learning and assessment. Our core objective is to maintain our position as a high-achieving and inclusive sixth form college which inspires, supports and motivates our students to achieve their full potential.

ASSISTANT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING – FULL TIME

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers?

Due to the continued growth of the college, we are looking for a committed and proactive Assistant Head of Department for Science and Engineering to support the Head of Department (HOD) and uphold the College’s shared values.

As the successful candidate, you will collaborate closely with the HOD to exemplify and promote our college values and behaviours. You will take initiative to enhance the student teaching and learning experience and attendance by engaging with students and their families, in fostering a supportive and encouraging environment.

Your role will also involve supporting the HOD in maintaining a cohesive approach within the department. You will demonstrate your commitment to utilising the College’s Information System (markbook/PI indicators/notes) effectively, ensuring that all at-risk students receive the monitoring and support they need to succeed.

It is essential that the successful candidate have prior teaching experience and qualifications within these specialisms and be qualified to teach within this curriculum area, enabling you to deliver a high quality teaching and learning to our students.

Salary for the post will be on the Sixth Form College teachers’ pay scale, depending on qualification and experience, within the range NSP 1 £30,500 to NSP 9 £47,133 FTE per annum, plus a responsibility allowance of £2,110 per annum.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of Science and Engineering education, we invite you to apply and be part of our ‘outstanding’ College.

Closing date: Friday 22nd November 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 4th December 2024

They are innovative in creating learning spaces that suit all students and allow teachers to work collaborative with colleagues to ensure all measures of success are meet for all involved.
* Secondary Science/Maths Teacher * Tamworth Location * Allowance, Bonus and Relocation assistance offered * Salary range $85K - $120K based on experience and tenure
Benefits to you:

Opportunities to gain experience in Rural location
Ability to teach across other KLA's with main focus on being the Secondary Science/Maths Teacher
Further development in your Education and Training discipline
Reasonable relocation expenses offered
Bonus payment across many years to promote tenure and retention
Generous placement allowance

Role Responsibilities:

Main focus is the classroom teaching of Science and Maths across years 7-12
Create a safe learning environment for all
Identify students' needs
Communicate clearly and respectfully
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Secondary Science and Maths Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hurworth School require an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Science to join our a well-established, highly effective and successful department that aims to instil students with a lifelong love of scientific process and learning.

You should have the ability to deliver outstanding lessons in science, are passionate about their subject and enjoy supporting and challenging students to achieve their personal goals and aspirations

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

A degree in Maths or equivalent.

Qualified Teacher Status

Evidence of commitment to own professional development.

Teaching across the age 11-16 age range in training or in post;

Excellent classroom practitioner;

A keen interest in developing teaching and learning within your subject area;

A good understanding of planning and assessment techniques;

The ability to create a stimulating learning environment;

High expectations of self, colleagues and learners;

Good communication skills.

Recent relevant in-service training;

Evidence of independent research/reading on education and /or learning.

Teaching across the 11-19 age range;

Evidence of high achievement in teaching;

Working effectively as a form tutor;

An understanding of Assessment for Learning.

What the school offers its staff

At the UTC we are mindful of staff wellbeing and workload. Workload reduction is considered within our policies and procedures.

We offer 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

CPD sessions are held weekly for all teaching staff and we are committed to further, relevant professional development opportunities.

Further details about the role

This is a unique opportunity for a teacher of Maths with computing to join a growing UTC.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of Maths and computing. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students, equipping them with the skills and characteristics needed to ensure they are at the front of the queue for the best apprenticeships and university places. At the UTC we are mindful of staff workload. The maths and computer science faculties have a fully resourced curriculum and workload reduction is considered within our policies and procedures. This role is suitable for ECTs currently training, recently qualified ECTs or experienced teachers.

The curriculum and facilities are designed to meet the needs of the local labour market. As well as providing students with a high level of skills, the curriculum is our specialisms of Engineering and Health Sciences underpins the learning in the main STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), providing our students with the skills our local business partners require.

The UTC curriculum and ethos enables students to become confident and independent through active and experiential learning. The UTC day mirrors that of the workplace, and we have created a high-level engineering and health sciences professional environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are interested in this role, we invite you to contact our Principal, Anesta McCullagh a.mccullagh@enlutc.co.uk

Applications can also be downloaded from www.enlutc.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Plans, organizes, and conducts direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area.
• Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs.
• Determines strategies and logistics for providing services.
• Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control methods.
• Utilizes knowledge of WDM methods and strategies to independently recommend appropriate WDM strategies.
• Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions.
• Assists in the negotiation of cooperative service agreements with landowners, lessees, or administrators.

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6-7)

Works on both animals and cell culture based models using a variety of cellular physiology and molecular biology methods including FACS, ELISA, immunoblotting, microscopy, RT-PCR, and gene expression arrays.

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.

Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.

Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.

Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)

Starting at $0 Without Compensation (ZZ 00)

• Develops various procedures, devises new or improved methods or designs specialized equipment.
• Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
• Keeps exact, detailed records of experimental data.
• Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
• Prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field or greenhouse.
• Participates as a team member with the scientist in all phases of the research process.

Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 9)

Role Summary
You will be responsible for delivering engaging and insightful seminars and workshops that
explore the historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of design and visual culture. You will
develop and deliver curriculum content that enhances students' understanding of the social,
political, and economic influences on design practice.
Your role includes guiding students in critical analysis and research, fostering their ability to
contextualise their creative work within broader design discourses. Additionally, you will
collaborate closely with studio staff to ensure an integrated learning experience, bridging
theoretical knowledge with practical application.
You will provide academic support and mentorship, assess student work, and contribute to
the department's academic and research activities. Your expertise will help students develop
a deeper, more critical understanding of design as a discipline, preparing them for advanced
studies and professional practice.
Job Purpose
• To conduct and contribute industry engaged professional practice, research and
knowledge transfer to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the
wider community.
• To build upon the successes of the School of Design, delivering innovative teaching
and learning building reputation and student engagement, and contributing to
recruitment, progression, achievement, and success.
• To create and deliver a curriculum that reflects the needs of the Design industry while
also meeting the needs of student.
Main Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching:
 Deliver high quality teaching to students
 Design, develop and review teaching activities and materials
 Identify best and innovative practices in professional training, learning and teaching
and build them into personal teaching practice
 Maintain an understanding of professional practice in the subject discipline to inform
personal teaching practice
 Contribute to course/programme review and design
 Give effective advice, guidance and feedback to students, to support their academic
progress
 Enhance student experience and outcomes
Research and Knowledge Transfer
 Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts in the visual arts
 Maintain a profile in Design related research which has a proven impact on
colleagues and practitioners
 Investigate and reflect on professional standards and practices and contribute to the
presentation and/or publication of findings
 Assist colleagues in ensuring that practice, research and scholarly activity has impact
beyond academia
 Supervise Masters students and contribute to doctoral supervision, where
appropriate
Academic Leadership and Management
 Lead learning and teaching activities in a particular area as agreed, e.g. module
leadership
 Contribute to the administration of the academic programme, by supporting student
recruitment, induction etc
 Advise and coach colleagues
 Undertake other activities, as required
Other Duties and Expectations
• The post-holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and
purpose of the job as requested by the line manager
• The post-holder will be expected to actively follow Middlesex University policies and
procedures, including Equality & Diversity policies, and maintain an awareness and
observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations
• To work in accordance with the University’s values and vision
• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and
amended in consultation with the post-holder

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for an experienced and skilled plasterer to join our team to work in Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle

The role

• Dry lining
• Skimming
• Two coat plaster
• Working on Schools & domestic properties over the North East.

The person

• Must have previous experience
• Must have CSCS card Full Driving Licence
• Must be able to work with and without supervision
• Must be able to adhere to Health and Safety

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Cape Lookout National Seashore is March-September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 9, 2024.

Duties:
The Biological Technician monitors shorebirds and sea turtles and implements management measures to ensure these species are protected. Shorebird species addressed include federal and state protected species such as piping plovers, Wilson's plovers, least terns, American oystercatchers, and red knots. Sea turtle species addressed include federal and state protected species such as loggerheads, greens, Kemp's ridleys, and leatherbacks. Duties include: ensuring monitoring and management measures meet the requirements of federal and state endangered species laws, federal and state management guidelines, park policies, protocols, and guidelines; Conducts surveys of endangered plant species such as the sea beach amaranth; Identify and report signs of mammalian predators in breeding habitats; Use GIS and GPS to collect field data for use in geo processing; Use a microcomputer for data entry; Assist with drafting educational information for public release; Coordinating with law enforcement staff regarding speciesmanagement actions. Knowledge of and familiarity with ATV/UTV equipment and over sand driving operations is desirable.

Area Infromation:
Cape Lookout National Seashore preserves 56 miles of North Carolina 's Outer Banks which includes a lighthouse, wild horses, and two historic villages. Most of the park is located on four barrier islands accessible only by boat. Park offices, with beautiful waterfront views of Core sound, are located on Harkers Island which is connected to the mainland by roads and bridges.

Harkers Island and other nearby small surrounding communities have a variety of residences for rent or sale where basic services and elementary schools are available. The historic town of Beaufort (population of 4,464 census 2021) and Morehead City (population of 9,535 census 2021) have all the necessary conveniences including a hospital, high schools, and a community college.

North Carolina's Crystal Coast is a popular tourist destination location offering a wide variety of year-round recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, and golfing. It is an area of fantastic sunrises and sunsets, friendly people, commercial fishing, and fresh seafood. The climate is temperate with warm summers with an average air temperature of 80 degrees and mild winters with an average air temperature of 45 degrees. For more information, contact: www.nps.gov/calo, www.nc.gov, www.sunnync.com, and www.visitnc.com.

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 5)

• Plan, set and deliver standards for learning.
• Prepare and support critical thinking for student in classroom.
• Establish classroom management utilizing positive coaching.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Understanding of academic, social and behavioral needs and characteristics of high level student.
•  Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student progress.

Among our many important and long running research projects, Roy Morgan is very proud to announce we have secured a very prestigious face to face national study: the Domestic Tourism Statistics study funded by the Federal Government department of Austrade. This is a significant project for Roy Morgan, and this is your chance to be part of the action as we embark on this world leading and groundbreaking project. The Domestic Tourism Statistics (DoTS) survey measures domestic travel across Australia and will be combined with other data to reflect the domestic tourism industry. We?ll capture survey data by asking respondents a series of questions about their recent day, overnight and overseas trips and ask where they went, what they did and what they saw when they were away, within the survey. This data feeds into the Australian National Accounts and contributes to the estimates of the national economy and will ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Field Research Officer ? LEOM1 ? TAS ? Queenstown