[MPWG] I'd appreciate your circulating this job opportunity - it is a very good one! Many thanks, Peter Bowler

[Peter Bowler]

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for a position in the Project Scientist series as Administrative Director in UCI-NATURE (Networked Assets to Understand the Environment). The candidate will participate in collaborative research, teaching and outreach projects involving the stewardship and use of UC-Irvine's natural areas, which include the UC Natural Reserve System and other sites both on and off the UC-Irvine campus (https://www.bio.uci.edu/research/natural-reserves-and-environmental-facilities/). Further responsibilities include community outreach, fund raising, and collaborating with administrators from UC-Irvine's regional partner institutions. The candidate will maintain strong ties with several administrative units on campus, including the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Center for Environmental Biology.

Requirements: Applicants must have a PhD in an area of biology relevant to land stewardship, including land management, restoration and conservation biology, as well as experience with land stewardship and associated compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations. Proven ability to work effectively with a broad range of people including faculty, administrators, staff, students, and members of the general public, landowners, donors and agency personnel is required. Excellent understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing land stewardship and University level research, teaching and administration is required. Knowledge of local natural systems (including regional flora, fauna and resource management issues) is desired.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and start date is negotiable.  Applications received by March 31st will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until position is closed or filled.

Application Procedure: Apply by submitting your CV, cover letter, and contact information for two references to our online RECRUIT system at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF03324

Contact Dr. Kailen Mooney (mooneyk at uci.edu) with questions regarding this position.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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