Restoration Research Mentor, Assistant Project Scientist in the Earth Research Institute

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $75,900 - $87,000.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Winter 2025

Position duration: 2 years with opportunity for extension

Application Window

Open date: 12/11/2024 (Wednesday)

Initial review date: 1/10/2025 (Friday)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: 3/31/2025 (Monday) 
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:

As the Restoration Research Mentor (UCSB Assistant Project Scientist), you will work with the Director of
Ecosystem Management and the Ecological Restoration team at the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and
Ecological Restoration (Cheadle Center) to lead our research and monitoring mentorship program
(RAMMP). Your duties will include developing a research program that builds on the ecological
restoration and conservation work of the Cheadle Center and provides meaningful research experiences
for UCSB undergraduate students. It is expected that the Assistant Project Scientist will maintain a
productive and scholarly ecological research program that will align with the Cheadle Center mission.
The position is initially funded for one year, with the option to extend and an expectation that the
successful candidate will work to create a self-sustaining research program by securing grants. It offers
competitive salary and benefits. Continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and
availability of funding. The ideal starting date for the position is January 2025. The Department is
especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic
community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California 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 University of
California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For
the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. As a condition of employment, you will be
required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended
or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional
requirements.

Please visit link for more information: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02890