Jobs Title:
Restoration Research Mentor, Assistant Project Scientist

Post Date
12/19/2024

Expiration Date
3/31/2025

Details:
Position Details:
A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $75,900 - $87,000.
Anticipated start: Winter 2025
Position duration: 2 years with opportunity to extend.
Percent time 100% Rank/Step Assistant Project Scientist
Position Description:
As the Restoration Research Mentor (UCSB Assistant Project Scientist), you will work with the Director of Ecosystem Management and the Ecological Restoration team at the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (Cheadle Center) to lead our research and monitoring mentorship program (RAMMP). Your duties will include developing a research program that builds on the ecological restoration and conservation work of the Cheadle Center and provides meaningful research experiences for UCSB undergraduate students. It is expected that the Assistant Project Scientist will maintain a productive and scholarly ecological research program that will align with the Cheadle Center mission.
The position is initially funded for one year, with the option to extend and an expectation that the successful candidate will work to create a self-sustaining research program by securing grants. It offers competitive salary and benefits. Continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and availability of funding. The ideal starting date for the position is January 2025. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Please visit link for more information: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02890


Qualifications:
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)
A Ph.D. in the field of plant ecology, conservation, botany, or a closely related field.

Additional qualifications(required at time of start)
At least 1 year experience in R and other Statistical software.
A minimum of 1 published peer-reviewed journal
Field Ecology Experience: 2 years minimum, can be part of PhD research or land management experience.

Preferred qualifications
Experience using ArcGIS to create maps and analyze data
Experience with the California flora or plants of the US Intermountain West
Qualified Applicator’s License for California pesticide application
A supportive and approachable disposition conducive to supervising and mentoring
A passion for biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
3 published peer-reviewed articles

Employer:
University of California, Santa Barbara
Contact:
Bailey Clincy

Address:
Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration
University of California, Santa Barbara, CA

Work Phone:
805-893-7610

Email:
brclincy@ucsb.edu

Website:
https://ccber.ucsb.edu/