The School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona is
looking for a Senior Research Specialist to assist Director Lisa
Graumlich in research that seeks to produce integrated assessments of
impacts, vulnerability and adaptation of ecosystems and natural
resources to climate change and land-use change. This individual will
be responsible for playing a lead role in developing and implementing
research projects focused on the western US, and for building key
collaborations with multiple partners - including federal/state
scientists and NGOs (non-government organizations). This person will
also oversee and coordinate lab operations along with developing
strategies and products that communicate the results of the research
in a range of formats from peer-reviewed journal articles to public
talks. Some fieldwork may be required, necessitating a valid drivers
license and access to reliable transportation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze tree-ring and climate data from subalpine forests stands
Assemble, analyze and maintain large spatio-temporal climate, land
use, ecological and socioeconomic datasets.
Develop multi-institutional collaborations for research and outreach,
including international collaborations.
Act as a liaison with federal and state resource managers in western
US and northern Mexico.
Supervise and train student and grant-funded employees.
Take leadership role in preparing manuscripts for publication and for
generating grant proposals, including developing high quality maps and
graphics.
Take leadership role in developing outreach materials, including web-
accessible data products.
Minimum qualifications
Master's degree in natural sciences in a field appropriate to the area
of assignment AND three years of related research experience; OR,
Bachelor's degree in natural sciences in a field appropriate to the
area of assignment and four years of related research experience; OR,
any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
Preferred qualifications
Basic understanding of principles and procedures of dendrochronology
Proven experience and demonstrated high-proficiency with GIS
(Geographic Information Systems), spatial analyses, time series
analyses, and a variety of statistical analyses packages.
Proficient within a Mac OSX or Windows based PC computing environment,
ESRI ArcGIS software, statistical computing and plotting software, and
Microsoft Office.
Proven experience managing projects and motivating staff.
Proven experience collaborating on peer-reviewed papers, proposals,
and outreach materials.
Timimg and compensation
The position is available immediately and applications will be
reviewed starting August 1, 2008. Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled. Compensation based on level of experience.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance;
paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction
for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural
and recreational activities; state retirement, and more.
To apply, go to http://www.uacareertrack.com, job number 41261.
Contact Professor Lisa Graumlich at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more
information.
The University of Arizona is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse
community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. All applicants
who share this goal are encouraged to apply.
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Dr. Lisa J. Graumlich
Professor & Director, School of Natural Resources
The University of Arizona
325 Bioscience East
Tucson, AZ 85721-0043
520-621-7255 (main office)
520-621-8801 (fax)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
