Associate Specialist job opportunity.
Research and Campus Programs - Sierra Nevada Research Institute
https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/apply/JPF00216
Recruitment Period
Open Apr 10, 2015 through May 31, 2015
Description
The University of California, Merced is a dynamic new university campus
in Merced, California, which opened in September 2005 as the tenth
campus of the University of California and the first American research
university in the 21st century. In keeping with the mission of the
University to provide teaching, research and public service of the
highest quality, UC Merced offers research-centered and student-oriented
educational opportunities at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral
levels through three academic schools: Engineering, Natural Sciences and
Social Sciences/Humanities/Arts.
The Specialist will engage in the research of the Water Security and
Sustainability Research Initiative (WASSRI), addressing the issues of
unprecedented climate change, population growth and changing landcover,
with impacts on human and environmental uses of water. The Specialist
will be responsible for developing core elements of information systems
for wide adoption by stakeholders, supporting outreach, assisting with
project management, reporting and facilitating project communications on
the Water Security and Sustainability Research Initiative (WASSRI). The
outreach program will involve engaging stakeholders and other
researchers with WASSRI, maintaining the WASSRI website (including
ensuring data accessibility), and identifying education opportunities.
The Specialist will work with the WASSRI investigators to prepare
reports, coordinate communication among scientists, interface with
stakeholders and research partners, and planning meetings. This position
will also work with scientists to write outreach proposals and to
develop outreach talks and materials based on research findings. This
position is located at the University of California in Merced, CA.
Basic Qualifications:
*MS in Earth Science , Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or a closely
related field and minimum of 5 years of experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
*Excellent organizational skills
*Meeting facilitation skills (or strong interpersonal and communication
skills and willingness to learn facilitation)
*Excellent communication skills, including written and oral
presentations
* Field experience in a variety of environmental and technical settings
*Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
Suite.
*Willingness and availability to travel throughout California; valid
driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Quantitative skills
* Familiarity with Geographic Information System software (eg ArcGis)
* Familiarity with Content Management System software (eg Drupal)
* Familiarity with Project Management Software (eg Asana)
Requirements
Documents
· Cover Letter
· Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
· Statement of Research
References
3-5 references required (contact information only)
