CalCOFI Director - 132541
Job Description
#132541 CalCOFI Director
Filing Deadline: Wed 12/11/2024UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This is a 100% Contract position for 2 to 3 years with the possibility of extension or conversion to career status.
DESCRIPTION
Since 1949, Scripps has partnered with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) program. CalCOFI is the longest-running ocean and living marine resource observation program in the US and provides data to assess and manage major fisheries off the coast of California (sardine, anchovy, rockfish, among others). Each season, CalCOFI surveys California’s marine environment living resources (from microbes to whales), and monitors indicators of ocean and environmental change.
The CalCOFI Director plays an essential role as the lead Principal Investigator and is the point of contact for the program. This position will be tasked with a wide range of responsibilities which includes oversight and implementation of the program as well as annual grant writing and reporting. The Director also collaborates with the broader academic and management community on the design or revision of CalCOFI's monitoring strategies to ensure that the program stays at the forefront of scientific research and environmental management.
In addition to these tasks, the Director will contribute intellectually to both scientific and management publications to help advance knowledge in the field. The role also includes networking and promoting the program, not just within the region but also on a national and international scale.
The Director is responsible for articulating the long-term vision and goals of CalCOFI, providing clear direction for its future. They will need to manage the ongoing operations of the program, which will include overseeing a large research and operational budget to ensure that the goals are met. The Director will need to use highly specialized expertise in research-specific concepts and objectives.
The Director will also need to facilitate national and international conferences or seminars annually. These events will provide the scientific community with the latest developments in the program and related areas.
This comprehensive position requires a deep commitment to the program's success and a proactive approach to leadership and innovation.
~This position requires frequent travel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Academic background and recognized expertise in multiple disciplines of research. PhD in scientific discipline relevant to the CalCOFI goals, or comparable combination of education and professional experience. Strong knowledge of national and international science/environmental issues.
Experience working on research cruises at sea for extended periods of time. This will include being able to work in laboratories or on deck with machinery in rough weather. Ability to carry out the duties of a Chief Scientist and Watch Leader.
Management experience in academic and / or government agencies.
Significant experience in academic administration and fundraising.
Executive business management experience and contract negotiation skills.
Demonstrated success in garnering federal and state research awards.
Expert oral and written communication skills with a broad community of other researchers and scientists, industrial partners, program managers, funding agencies, media, and center managers.
Ability to manage collaborations between academia, industrial and / or governmental agencies.
Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution and administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
Expert ability to work with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
Expert level negotiation skills to work collaboratively with internal and external, diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs or research agenda.
Demonstrated cutting-edge research capabilities.
Ability to drive a car and truck. Demonstrated safe driving skills.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Position is subject to a DMV check for driving record and valid driver's license.
Must be able to travel regularly, sometimes up to a month at a time.
Must be available to go to sea up to once a year for up to 30 days annually.
Must be able to give and hear verbal commands in a noisy environment at sea.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $145,200 - $289,000 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $69.54 - $138.41
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