Research Coordinator
Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, The University of Vermont
The Gund Institute at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks a
Research Coordinator to
support our interdisciplinary research and education efforts. We will
hire a talented,
thoughtful, and organized individual to work closely with the
Director in managing all
aspects of Institute. Main responsibilities include helping to set
strategic directions,
working with Institute fellows to develop collaborative grant
proposals, coordinating
activities among fellows and students, overseeing internal and
external communications,
and co-managing the Institute's budget. The Research Coordinator will also have
opportunities to participate in Institute projects.
The Gund Institute is an interdisciplinary research center, where
faculty and students
collaborate widely to understand and help solve complex environmental
problems. The
institute has a new Director and substantial new resources, so the
successful candidate
will have an opportunity to shape its future direction. The Institute
is part of the
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at UVM,
located in Burlington
between the Green and Adirondack Mountains and on the shores of Lake Champlain.
Candidates must have a Master's degree in ecology, economics,
environmental science,
or related disciplines, plus at least two years of relevant
experience. Expertise in
supporting scientific collaborations and managing budgets is
required, along with
excellent writing, communications, and organizational skills.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a resume, and contact
information for three
references at www.uvmjobs.com (posting #0040285). Review of
applications will begin
on February 15, 2012 and we anticipate a start date of June 2012. The
University of
Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from
women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural
backgrounds are encouraged.
