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Job ID:
229991
Assistant/Associate Specialist - Fire Ecology/Fire Science - Environmental Science, Policy and Management
University of California Berkeley
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Date Posted
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Feb. 1, 2024
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Title
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Assistant/Associate Specialist - Fire Ecology/Fire Science - Environmental Science, Policy and Management |
University
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Department
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Environmental Science, Policy and Management |
Application Deadline
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05/01/2024 |
Position Start Date
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Available immediately |
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Assistant/Associate Specialist - Fire Ecology/Fire Science - Environmental Science, Policy and Management
Position overview
Position title: Assistant to Associate Specialist Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf. The current base salary range for this position is $59,200 - $82,100. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Spring/Summer 2024
Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window Open date: January 31, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 15, 2024 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: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 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 Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management with the Rausser College of Natural Resources, at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applications for appointees in the Specialist series in the Stephens Lab, with a focus in the area of Fire Ecology/Fire Science.
The mission of the Fire Science Laboratory at the University of California Berkeley is to conduct scientific research and provide academic training in the fields of wildland fire science, ecology, and resource management.
Specifically, our lab strives to:
- Secure funding for and perform original, quality research in wildland fire science, ecology, and management.
- Participate in and encourage interdisciplinary research efforts when possible, and disseminate findings by publishing research in peer reviewed academic journals.
Responsibilities:
- Work in support of multiple ongoing fire research projects in forests, woodlands, and shrublands including analyzing historical datasets, measuring the effects of prescribed fire and managed wildfires, and developing remotely sensed fire severity metrics in areas outside of conifer forests.
- Work includes complex statistical analysis of large datasets, writing sections of or leading writing of manuscripts, assisting in proposal writing, and developing new research ideas.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree
Preferred qualifications
- Master's Degree or equivalent international degree
- Demonstrated experience with scientific writing as indicated by contributions to publications
- Demonstrated experience with R programing and GIS skills
- Degree in or related to filed of; fire ecology, forestry, geography, plant sciences
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04294
Help contact: sstephens@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04294
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