Organization: Department of Urban Design & Planning, College of Built Environments Title: Research Associate Search #: NN0156 ________________________________________ Position Details ________________________________________ Our Urban Ecology Research Lab (UERL) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Associate. This individual will manage multiple research projects and work closely with the Director to develop an operational plan and execute laboratory research operations. Responsibilities will include: 1. Working with the Director to devise the laboratory research long term plan 2. Assisting the Director to develop operational projects plans, supervising project operation and progress, and writing reports 3. Leveraging funding opportunities, including grant writing, in support of the UERL mission 4. Overseeing maintenance/development of data management system and intranet/internet website 5. Maintaining/evaluating quarterly work plan based on the UERL mission 6. Organizing/facilitating project meetings, as well as general UERL meetings 7. Identifying, hiring, and supervising graduate research assistants 8. Catalyzing/managing UERL growth towards a self-sustaining research center We expect the Research Associate to develop additional or alternative responsibilities in response to their assessment of the evolving needs of the UERL. The Urban Ecology Research Lab works to understand and improve the conditions of human-dominated ecosystems by conducting interdisciplinary research, integrating analytical methods, and applying participatory approaches to problem solving. The main areas of current research include biocomplexity, land-cover modeling, urban carbon and climate change. Expected start date: June 1, 2010 Length of appointment: One to three years, renewable for a maximum of six years. Requirements: Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. within the past six years in a field related to Urban Ecology, including, but not limited to, ecology, biology, earth science, modeling, or remote sensing/GIS. The candidate should also have significant experience managing GIS data. Desired: In addition to a solid grounding in science and information technology, it is desirable for the candidate to have direct experience managing a dynamic, self-organizing research lab or similarly evolving organization. This position will close on March 1, 2010. Candidate cover letters, curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation can be sent to Marina Alberti, Urban Design and Planning, Box 355740, Seattle, Washington 98195-5740. Questions regarding this position can also be directed via email to Marina Alberti at [email protected].
