Ecological Data Manager

This is a full-time, one-year (with possibility of extension) professional staff position that is jointly funded by the US Forest Service Research Data Archive (20%) and the US Forest Service Northern Research Station (80%). The primary purpose is to assist University of Maine and US Forest Service researchers to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret research data from ongoing long-term silvicultural experiments, and to organize, standardize, and make research-related record archives available online. The majority of the work would be conducted in an office and in the field at the US Forest Service Hart Building and PEF in Bradley, Maine. Some in-state and out-of-state travel may also be required. Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is $52,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Ecological Data Manager job description for more information.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a Master of Science degree in Forestry or a closely related field and at least one year of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with scientific data management or long-term silvicultural studies.
• Ability to use Microsoft Access and R or a similar programming language.
• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with US Forest Service data.
• Experience writing ISO metadata.
• Technical writing ability.
• Experience writing scientific publications and giving scientific presentations.
• Interest and motivation for working with researchers.
  

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on July 3, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.