Assistant Researcher in Marine Mammal Biology


Position overview
Position title: Assistant Researcher in Marine Mammal Biology
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Percent time: Part-time (65%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for two years. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.

Application Window

Open date: December 8th, 2021

Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 7, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 8, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description


The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position Assistant Researcher in Marine Mammal Biology. Under the direction of IMS Director Daniel Costa, the Assistant Researcher will be responsible for conducting research on physiological and behavioral responses of northern elephant seals to both natural and anthropogenic disturbance.

The individual will be responsible for coordinating sample and data analysis with researchers at other institutions; leading field research efforts; processing and analyzing both archival and satellite transmitted animal movement data and conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) data from instruments made by the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and should therefore have experience with appropriate quantitative methods; overseeing the publication of research results and other project deliverables; applying for additional funding to support on-going work; and project management, including the following: administrative tasks (e.g. - budgeting, hiring personnel, equipment acquisition, IACUC protocols, controlled substances, and health and safety).

The researcher must have extensive experience with elephant seal flipper tag resighting, capture and sedation, instrumentation, and tissue sampling, and be prepared to train and supervise other personnel in these methods. Additionally, the researcher must be well versed in R and MATLAB and have experience with demographic databases.

In addition to engaging in independent research, the position requires the researcher effectively lead field teams and organize research in remote field sites, and consistently demonstrate constructive collaboration in their work. The Coastal Science Campus fosters a spirit of collaboration, and the selected candidate would be supported towards building new collaborations with fellow UCSC researchers and will be encouraged to continue our existing collaborations with researchers at UCSC and other local institutions and organizations. Applicants with experience teaching and mentoring younger researchers, team leadership skills, and active education and outreach efforts are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience interfacing marine vertebrate behavior with oceanographic processes is highly preferred.



Institute of Marine Sciences: https://ims.ucsc.edu/


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. (or an equivalent foreign degree) in ecology, evolutionary biology, bioacoustics, ethology, wildlife biology, environmental science, behavioral analysis, natural resources and conservation, wildlife and range management, or a closely related field and minimum of five years experience in field research with pinnipeds.


Application Requirements


Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications.
  
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
  

Reference requirements

• 3-6 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSCs confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01189

Help contact: costa@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy.All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus COVID-19 Vaccines webpage.

VISIT THE UCSC WEB SITE AT https://www.ucsc.edu


Job location

Santa Cruz, California


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01189







Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ecf3825399793640b488a5ffe25bdc62