Assistant/Associate Specialist in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine BiologyJob #JPF02384
Position overviewSalary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 24B for the salary range at UCSB. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary 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: 2/1/2023
Position duration: One year with potential reappointment
Application WindowOpen date: January 6, 2023 Next review date: Friday, Jan 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Friday, Mar 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionBrief Summary of Job Duties • Daily 60% Laboratory research: Conducting organismal experiments in the lab independently or with graduate students or postdoctoral scholars, leads or assists with analysis and writing. Works with PI to help write grants to fund the laboratory experiments (option to be listed as a co-PI). • Daily 20% Aquarium system upkeep and organismal care: Works largely independently, and sometimes managing others (e.g. undergrads) to ensure that laboratory organisms (marine invertebrates and algae) are cared for. Assists in setting up and testing the new marine aquarium system for housing inverts/algae, takes a primary role in husbandry, performs water quality testing and food preparation/feeding. • Daily 10% Laboratory management: Attends lab meetings, meets regularly with PI for progress reports and guidance, provides general lab support duties such as purchasing necessary supplies and equipment, maintaining stock of necessary items, assisting in lab chores as needed. • Daily 10% Miscellaneous: various other duties as assigned The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position." QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
• PhD in marine ecology, aquaculture or other related fields Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
• Aquarium and/or animal husbandry experience Preferred qualifications
• 1-2 years experience with animal or phycology lab research Application RequirementsDocument requirements
Contact information for three references is required. Professor Froehlich may contact references of the top candidate(s) after the interviews. Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02384Help contact: bdinelli@ucsb.edu Campus InformationThe 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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. 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. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Job locationSanta Barbara
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