Associate Director for Research (Hybrid Opportunity)
Stanford University
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Posted: 05-Aug-23
Location: Stanford, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 100169
Associate Director for Research (Hybrid Opportunity)
The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
Program Description:
Stanford University's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (JRBP) is in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about five miles southwest of the main campus. The preserve encompasses remarkable geologic, topographic, and biotic diversity within its 483 hectares (1,193 acres) and provides a natural laboratory for researchers from all over the world, educational experiences to students and docent-led visitors, and refuge to native plants and animals. Scientific contributions of JRBP have reflected the capacity of scientists and students at Stanford and other institutions to envision, conduct, and interpret groundbreaking research involving a range of academic disciplines. Many current studies draw on this legacy of research, while others address new questions and problems. In total, more than 165 dissertations and theses have involved research at JRBP, and since 1965, 335 publications have reported research at JRBP. Students have submitted over 400 papers resulting from studies at JRBP. Stanford University and Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve sit on the ancestral land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. This land was and continues to be of great importance to the Ohlone people and consistent with our values of community and diversity, and we have a responsibility to acknowledge, honor and make visible the university's relationship to Native peoples.
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve
* Mission: To contribute to the understanding of the Earth's natural systems through research, education, and stewardship of the preserve's resources.
* Vision: To be a leader for innovation in research, education, and stewardship by providing an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and place-based training ground for the present and future generations of global leaders.
* Pledge: To be a safe and welcoming place for discovery, discussion, and community for people of all cultures and identities.
To learn more about Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, please visit: https://jrbp.stanford.edu/
Position Summary:
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (JRBP) at Stanford University is seeking an Associate Director for Research to advance the preserve's long history of diverse and outstanding field research. This position will work under the general supervision of the Executive Director of JRBP, work closely with JRBP staff and the Faculty Director of JRBP. This position will: (1) facilitate, review, coordinate, contribute to, and monitor investigator-initiated research that is consistent with the mission and policies of JRBP and Stanford; (2) steward the preserve's Oakmead Herbarium's botanical collections and collecting policy, and oversee botanical volunteers; (3) contribute to the scientific, educational, and stewardship pillars of JRBP; (4) carry out research and/or monitoring in support of the preserve's mission; (5) contribute to planning and development of scientific facilities; (6) conduct, supervise, or contribute to special projects, often non-scientific, identified by the preserve directors; (7) coordinate with individuals across Stanford to develop and/or implement research policies; and (8) communicate the significance of Jasper Ridge research. The successful candidate should be well grounded in field research and experimental design and analysis; be an effective communicator; and have training in plant ecology or taxonomy or another field that complements existing staff expertise in mammals, birds, insects, geology, carbon cycling, paleoclimate, and climate change. Experience or motivation to expand and include Traditional Ecological Knowledge and ethnobotany in the mission of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is welcomed.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing position. This position will be based on the Sun Field Station of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, and the consistent presence at the preserve is expected. However, an option of occasional telecommuting (up to one day per week) will be considered, subject to operational need.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply by Friday Sept 1, 2023. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
CORE DUTIES:
* Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
* Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
* Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
* Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
* Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
* Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
* May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
* Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
* Coach and mentor program staff.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
* Advanced degree preferred (PhD) or combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience.
* Typically two or more years of relevant experience in the area of specialization and two or more years relevant experience managing programs preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Ability to develop and manage program partnerships and funding sources.
* Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in an area of specialization.
* Ability to oversee and direct staff.
* Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES:
* For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Experience working with organization(s) whose mission centers on education and research in outdoor settings.
* Experience managing numerous national and international researchers and their respective projects in a biological preserve
* Research and teaching experience in a university environment
* Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
* Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
* Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
* On-campus mobility.
* Mobility on rough trails and rough terrain with no trails.
* May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
* May travel locally.
* Occasional overnight travel.
The expected pay range for this position is $76,000 to $139,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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