The University of California, Merced is seeking a Manager for its Sierra Nevada Research Station, which is a part of the UC Natural Reserve System (NRS). The Yosemite Field Station (YFS), located in Yosemite National Park, is the hub of the Research Station. The YFS hosts vibrant research and education programs in the Park and environs. A second node, the Sequoia Field Station (SFS), located in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, is under development.
This position reports to the the Director of the university's Sierra Nevada Research Institute, and is responsible for operations, programs, administration, and further development of the Research Station. The Station Manager: 1) designs and implements programs, policies, procedures and budgets for the Research Station, in cooperation with the Faculty Reserve Manager and others; 2) serves as the primary liaison between the Parks, Research Station users, and other UC Merced faculty and staff; 3) facilitates research, education, and outreach programs based out of the Field Station; 4) provides daily management of the YFS, and general oversight of SFS operations; 5) coordinates Field Station operations and maintenance activities with UC Merceds Facilities Management staff; and 6) enhances Research Station facilities and programs through extramural proposals and development activities, in cooperation with the Faculty Reserve Manager and others, 7) carries out independent, extramurally funded research/scholarship. Apply online at: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=3662 For further information, please visit: http://snri.ucmerced.edu
