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LAKE SUPERIOR RESERVE RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 10, 2021
Job no: 240904-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: EXT/ANRCD/NR/NERR/LSNERR
Location: Superior
Categories: Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

The Research Coordinator serves as the lead scientist at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve), developing and directing an applied research program that works across scientific disciplines to advance knowledge and understanding of freshwater systems on the St. Louis River estuary and coastal Lake Superior. The current research program focuses on coastal wetland science including effective land and water protection, restoration science, impacts of and response to invasive species and regional climate impacts and mitigating strategies. Based at the headwaters of the Great Lakes, the Reserve provides an established waterfront analytical laboratory, well equipped on-site vessels and work vehicle, and the 16,697-acre living laboratory within Reserve boundaries.

The Research Coordinator collaborates with diverse partners and stakeholder groups including Indigenous people and local communities to identify shared research priorities in coastal wetlands and estuarine systems. They coordinate with the Reserve's stewardship, monitoring, outreach and education programs and supervise and mentor research staff, fellows and interns. They may be expected to instruct in an undergraduate environmental science major at another institution on a bi-annual basis depending on funding and partnerships.

Based on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, WI, the Lake Superior Reserve is one of 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides federal leadership and guidance to the Reserve system. The Reserve is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension (Extension) and is supported through a network of innovative regional partnerships. The position is a part of the Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute. The Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that benefit our shared natural resources.

The Reserve is in Superior, Wisconsin, an area with ample outdoor recreation opportunities, cultural and civic events, and innovative university and public-school options. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and collaborative team that includes seven full-time staff and an equal or larger number of interns, graduate and undergraduate researchers and fellows annually.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

PhD in a field that closely relates to the responsibilities of this position required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required:
1. Clear evidence of the ability to build effective relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity, especially Tribal Nations.
2. At least five years in a research leadership role including project planning, budget management, field work, statistical analysis and science communication.
3. Experience providing supervision and/or direct mentoring to undergraduate or graduate students, staff, fellows or technicians.

Preferred:
1. Record of success in developing collaborative and end-user driven applied research, and applying research results to land or water protection, management or restoration decisions
2. Training in or demonstrated knowledge of estuarine and wetland science and/or the ecological setting of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes.
3. Demonstrated success developing and managing collaborative research grants and budgets
4. Evidence of successful publication and presentations that help advance research
5. Strong interpersonal communication skills that promote positive and productive workplace and partner relationships
6. Experience designing and teaching undergraduate or graduate level courses

Additional Information:

Working Conditions:
1. The primary accountability relationship for this position is the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve Director for supervision, compensation and benefits and performance reviews
2. This position's primary programming focus is the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve - St. Louis River Estuary; some research may be conducted over a broader geographic area.
3. The home office location for this position is the Lake Superior Reserve office and research laboratory at 14 Marina Dr., Superior, Wisconsin 54880.
4. The Research Coordinator is expected to arrange for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. They will hold a valid driver's license and complete a Vehicle Use Agreement to access University fleet vehicles for work-related travel needs.
5. Assume weekly local travel and occasional travel within the state and to regional and national events relating to the job responsibilities, with some overnight travel expected. Occasional travel to Madison, WI, is expected to coordinate with the Institute and UW-Madison partners as needed.
6. Must be able to move or work with others to move equipment up to 50 pounds, and navigate over uneven terrain outdoors or on boats, occasionally in cold, hot or wet conditions.
7. The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging stakeholders, partners and community members and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Department(s):

A473280-EXTENSION/ANRCD/NR/NERR/LSNERR

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Deanna Erickson, Reserve Director, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve deanna.erickson@wisc.edu , 608-234-1510 (cell), 14 Marina Drive, Superior WI 54880

Applications should include a cover letter, resume or CV and three professional references.

Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. Applicants who have preferred qualifications should share those too in the cover letter and/or resume. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.

Contact:

Deanna Erickson
deanna.erickson@wisc.edu
715-399-4086
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST(E10FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

240904-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Sep 10 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 7 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

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