Position overview Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
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/t37-b.pdf . A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500 - $91,000.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Fall 2023
Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: August 6, 2023
Next review date: Sunday, Aug 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Sep 6, 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
The Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Project Scientist in the Grantham Lab, in the area of coastal freshwater ecology.
The applicant will support research activities in the Grantham Lab that advance understanding of the ecology of coastal streams of northern California. Focal research areas shall include:
Quantifying the interactions between native salmon and non-native predators;
Measuring the effect of environmental conditions on species distributions and abundance;
Measuring and modeling the trophic interactions and food webs which support salmon;
Integrating findings on fish and river ecology into recovery and conservation efforts.
Research tasks will involve data collection in field and experimental studies, including sampling of freshwater fish and aquatic invertebrates and measurement of environmental parameters, including streamflow, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and other water quality indicators. The candidate is also expected to analyze environmental data using appropriate statistical methods and to present findings in written and oral formats. The candidate will contribute to original peer-reviewed publications, will present the results of research at professional societies and conferences, will contribute to proposals for extramural funding and to fulfilling funding reporting requirements, and will mentor students in the lab.
The candidate will collaborate with a network of scientists, conservationists, and the public to integrate scientific knowledge of river ecology in efforts to recover populations and build the resilience of coastal river ecosystems. Professional activities shall include participation in professional societies and conferences appropriate to their field.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree) .
Preferred qualifications
At least three years of relevant research experience (including PhD research) working on rivers and streams in northern California
A record of publication in the area of freshwater ecosystem research and management
Expertise in freshwater fish monitoring and river science field methods
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/JPF03985
Help contact: tgrantham@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
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/JPF03985
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