Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory Associate or Full

2 weeks ago


Santa Barbara, United States University of California Santa Barbara Full time

Job #JPF02743
- Marine Science Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW

**Position title**: Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory Associate or Full Specialist

**Salary range**: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 24B for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimate for this position is $72,400 to $183,600. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, 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**: Position start date is negotiable and ideally anticipated to start between July and December 2024.

**Position duration**: This appointment is for one year from the start date with the possibility of reappointment, contingent upon performance and funding.

APPLICATION WINDOW

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**Open date**:May 2, 2024

**Next review date**: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

**Final date**:Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 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 Associate Specialist or Specialist will have the following primary responsibilities:
- Manage and/or collaborate on a research project portfolio including topics such as:

- Deep sea mining
- Biodiversity in the high seas
- Marine protected areas
- Blue economy
- Ocean equity
- Climate change
- Manage, analyze, and visualize ocean datasets to produce scientific peer-reviewed research
- Research and report on ocean issue topic areas via concise written briefs or presentations
- Liaise with the following:

- Partners and stakeholders in research, government, industry and NGOs on marine resource

management and
- decision making- Contractors and service providers to carry forward technical projects
- Media
- Build and manage teams of interns and volunteers to assist with projects
- Create communications materials and manage social media accounts
- Utilize expertise in marine science to independently design and execute research projects to evaluate the biodiversity of the high seas and independently interpret data to develop conclusions that drive the group’s future deep sea mining, marine protected areas, and blue economy research endeavors
- Assist with research tasks for other Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory projects based on interest and need.

Employment at a Specialist level may be considered for applicants with a PhD or at least 10 years of experience demonstrating expertise in a relevant specialization.

This appointment includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental and vision insurance and a UC retirement plan. Salary is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

**Additional qualifications** (required at time of start)
- At least five years of experience in one or more of the following areas is required at the time of appointment:
- Deep-ocean and high-seas issues
- Ocean governance
- Blue economy
- Science to policy interface
- Ocean equity
- Science outreach and communication
- Project management, including projects with multiple stakeholders
- Partnership and network building

Employment at a Specialist level may be considered for applicants with a PhD or at least 10 years of experience demonstrating expertise in a relevant specialization.

**Preferred qualifications**
- Experience in some of the following areas:

- Conducting marine science or environmental science both inside and outside of university settings
- Data management, analysis, and visualization, including proficiency with one or more computational analytical tools, including but not limited to R Studio, ArcGIS, QGIS, and/or Tableau
- Project management, including projects with multiple stakeholders
- Event planning and/or meeting coordination
- Managing field research projects
- Science communications (newsletters, blogs, social media) and/or media relations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in deep sea biodiversity, high seas biodiversity, marine spatial planning or another relevant topic
- Understanding and acceptance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

**Document requirements**Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Contributions to Diversity - We encourage applicants to submit an optional Statement of Contributions to Diversity. These statements, if submitted, will be reviewed for evidence of research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity, equal opportunity and equitable access.
(Optional)

**Reference requirements**
- 3 required (contact information only)

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