What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Research Associate 2 position at UC Santa Barbara?
Job Posting Details
Position Number: 41230346
Payroll Title: Staff Research Associate 2 NEX (009617)
Job Code: 009617
Job Open Date: 3/24/26
Application Review Begins: 4/9/26
Department Code (Name): ERTH (EARTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE)
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): RX - Research Professionals
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $31.23/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $31.23/hr to $50.24/hr.
Work Location: Webb Hall 2042
Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm (may vary)
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)
Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement
The mission of the Earth Research Institute (ERI) is to support research and education in the sciences of our solid, fluid, and living Earth. Our areas of research comprise Natural Hazards, Human Impacts, Earth System Science, and Earth Evolution.
Benefits Of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC
Brief Summary Of Job Duties
Collect and/or analyze geophysical and biological data; Implement field experiments, collect field data on experimental outcomes, enter into computer; Oversee undergraduate assistants with field data collection; Oversee collection of native seeds; Organize and enter data, write computer code to analyze data; Discuss results with supervisors; Read relevant literature and place work in context.
Required Qualifications
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” Means Any Violation Of The Policies Governing Employee Conduct At The Applicant’s Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Or Discrimination, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC’s Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions And Percentages Of Time
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations
The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy Notification Statement
Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Disclosures
Application Status: If you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
Position Number: 41230346
Payroll Title: Staff Research Associate 2 NEX (009617)
Job Code: 009617
Job Open Date: 3/24/26
Application Review Begins: 4/9/26
Department Code (Name): ERTH (EARTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE)
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): RX - Research Professionals
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $31.23/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $31.23/hr to $50.24/hr.
Work Location: Webb Hall 2042
Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm (may vary)
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)
Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement
The mission of the Earth Research Institute (ERI) is to support research and education in the sciences of our solid, fluid, and living Earth. Our areas of research comprise Natural Hazards, Human Impacts, Earth System Science, and Earth Evolution.
Benefits Of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC
Brief Summary Of Job Duties
Collect and/or analyze geophysical and biological data; Implement field experiments, collect field data on experimental outcomes, enter into computer; Oversee undergraduate assistants with field data collection; Oversee collection of native seeds; Organize and enter data, write computer code to analyze data; Discuss results with supervisors; Read relevant literature and place work in context.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Ecology
- 1-3 Years previous related field work
- Must be adept with GIS
- Plant Ecology, basic soils knowledge, basic plant identification for region, fire ecology, plant flammability measures
- Able to use R, organize and enter data
- Tolerance of intensive field work
- Manage field gear
- Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” Means Any Violation Of The Policies Governing Employee Conduct At The Applicant’s Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Or Discrimination, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC’s Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions And Percentages Of Time
- 35% Implement Field Experiments - Layout plots, implement treatments
- 30% Collect Data - Monitor field experiments, train undergrads in data collection, organize data, enter data
- 10% Communicate with Supervisor - Discuss/Communicate results with the supervisor
- 10% Assess Results - Analyze field data, summarize, reassess what is working
- 10% Collect native seeds - Highly seasonal activity. When seeds are ready, collect and store them.
- 5% Work on publications and reporting - Assist with reporting and ultiimately publication of results
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
- Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations
The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy Notification Statement
Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Disclosures
Application Status: If you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
Salary : $31 - $50