Post-doctoral Program Coordinator for Bodega Marine Laboratory at UC Daviss Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program
Position Description A 50% (half-time) post-doctoral position for 18 months starting immediately is open at UC Daviss Bodega Marine Laboratory to coordinate the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program as contracted through the California Ocean Science Trust (OST). The AIS program goal is to determine the risk posed by six vectors for non-native estuarine and marine species in California waters. Vectors are: aquarium & aquascape trade, aquaculture, live bait, live seafood, recreational boats, and fishing vessels. The position is responsible to the Principal Investigators (Susan Williams and Ted Grosholz) to coordinate the science teams (two other teams with scientists from other institutions) in delivering their workplans and products to the OST in a timely manner. The coordinator will assure that the teams move forward together, deliver reports on time, facilitate communication and among team leaders (PIs) and the OST project manager, and plan joint team meetings and conference calls. The program coordinator in particular will facilitate coordinated data collection in support of a future meta-analysis of aquatic invasive species vectors. The program coordinator will not responsible for issues re. project contracts. Requirements: Ph.D. in marine, environmental, or ecological sciences; superb communication (verbal, written, powerpoint, report production) skills; excellent demonstrated ability to collaborate on and lead scientific teams; superb time management and organizational skills; experience with data base management. Expertise in marine and estuarine ecosystems and invasive species desirable. Prior experience in California, with resource management and policy, and relational databases desirable. Must be able to meet with PIs at Bodega Marine Laboratory and teams at Oakland OST office as requested. Business residence can be either UC Davis or Bodega Marine Laboratory. The 50% position is eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and others (http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/postdocs/benefits.html), sick leave, 10 paid university holidays per year, as well as other employee and professional development offerings. Applicants should submit electronically a current c.v. and contact information for two references to: Ms. Janet Kukulinsky, HR Analyst ([email protected]). Position starts immediately.
