The Center for Limnology, UW-Madison invites applications for a Director
whose responsibility would be to direct Trout Lake Station (TLS). We seek an
outstanding scientist with a track record of publication and extramural
funding and an internationally-recognized research program in any area of
freshwater science, including but not exclusive to limnology, aquatic
ecology, fisheries, stream ecology, aquatic biogeochemistry, or global
change biology. We also seek a candidate with administrative leadership who
can build community partnerships, and shape and implement a compelling
vision for the future of the station. Trout Lake Station is a year-round
field station situated on 72 acres of mixed forest on the shores of Trout
Lake near Boulder Junction, Vilas County, in Wisconsin’s northern highlands
lake district. It provides access to a diversity of aquatic systems, with
more than 2,500 lakes within 50 km. Facilities include a 10,000 sq. ft.
laboratory with meeting rooms, library, computing facilities, storage,
research boats and sampling equipment, and 10 cabins capable of housing 48.
The director is expected to be based at the station year-round and resides
off station. The station is part of the Center for Limnology
(http://limnology.wisc.edu/) at UW–Madison and offers diverse collaborative
opportunities (www.water.wisc.edu), including involvement with the North
Temperate Lakes Long Term Ecological Research program
(https://lter.limnology.wisc.edu/). Duties and Responsibilities: Research
activities 40% The candidate will serve as Principal Investigator (PI) and
is expected to build an externally-funded research program in the aquatic
sciences based at the station. The candidate will be expected to publish
peer-review publications, supervise research staff, engage in professional
activities, and interact with students, postdocs, and faculty colleagues at
UW-Madison and beyond. Oversight of TLS 35% The candidate will oversee TLS
activities and expenditures, including deployment of TLS resources,
construction and maintenance of buildings, supervision of employees and
students, and creation of a positive and inclusive environment at TLS. The
candidate will also be expected to promote use of TLS by a broad base of
faculty and institutions, and provide leadership in new initiatives aimed at
expanding the research, teaching, and outreach mission of TLS and
UW-Madison. Community outreach and engagement 25% The candidate will
interact with the public on science-related matters, host events at TLS,
build community partnerships, and engage with resource professionals, the
media, local communities, lake users and civic leaders. The candidate will
also be expected to build and maintain connections with UW alumni, donors,
and supporters. Qualifications: -PhD required. Preferably in limnology,
aquatic sciences or related discipline. -Minimum of 5 years of experience in
a research setting. -Strong record of research, peer-review publication, and
extramural research funding. -Experience or potential for excellence in
administration and program building. -Experience with outreach, community
engagement, and communicating with diverse audiences. -Leadership in
fostering a collaborative environment, and commitment to equity and
diversity. Your application must be received through Jobs at UW portal
(http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/495704/trout-lake-station-director)to
be considered as a candidate. Please click on the "Apply Now" button to
begin the application process. To apply for this position you must submit
ONE document in pdf (preferred) or word format that contains the following
information: 1. Cover letter (your cover letter should address your
qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of
relevant work experience listed). 2. Complete CV 3. Contact information for
three references (References will not be contacted without advanced notice)
4. Research statement (approximately 1000 words) 5. Vision statement for
TLS, including a statement on diversity (approximately 500 words.) Review of
applications will begin October 12, 2017, with a target start date in 2018.
Further questions can be directed at Professor Jake Vander Zanden at
[email protected]. The University of Wisconsin is an EOE/AA Employer.
