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Assistant/Associate Specialist in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology (JPF02384)

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Job #JPF02384

• Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology / College of Letters & Science - Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview
Salary 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 Window

Open date: January 6, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 20, 2023 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: Friday, Mar 31, 2023 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

Brief Summary of Job Duties
Serves as a primary researcher, providing a supporting role to the PI. Working with only minimal supervision, and often independently, performs tasks that support the setup and active research of a new aquaculture multi-stressor climate wet lab. Takes a primary role in calibrating the facilities for use in the experiments they will run, as well as any animal or algal husbandry duties necessary for the experimental trials. Other lab and research duties include: assisting with fieldwork to acquire lab specimens; purchasing (and where necessary setting up) supplies and equipment needed for the experimental trials; helping with lab equipment maintenance when in use. Base computer work involves analyses of the experiments led by the researcher. Additionally, assists the PI with writing a series of grants to support the lab research long term, thus developing key research questions in the field of aquaculture and climate science. May include weekends and evenings depending upon the specific care requirements of lab animals.

• 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."

Qualifications
Basic 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
• Prior experience working in or doing research in a lab
• Proficient in the use of Mac/PC computers and applications (e.g. R, Word, Excel)

Preferred qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with animal or phycology lab research
• Experience with marine fieldwork
• Experience with R programming and statistics
• Strong publication record
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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/JPF02384

Help contact: bdinelli@ucsb.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 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 Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments . All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2 , Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment . (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Santa Barbara
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