SZ4D Program Manager
Company: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
- Earth & Planetary Sciences / Physical & Biological Sciences
Division / UC Santa Cruz Position overviewPosition title: SZ4D
Program Manager (Assistant Project Scientist) Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Percent time:
Full-time (100%) Anticipated start: As soon as possible after
initial review of the applications. Position duration: Initial
appointment will be for one year. Reappointment may be considered
contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.
Application Window Open date: November 10th, 2021 Next review date:
Friday, Dec 10, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Aug 1, 2022 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
Seismology Group of the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at
the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites
applications for the SZ4D Program Manager. Under the direction of
Professor Emily Brodsky, the SZ4D program manager will facilitate
an ongoing multi-institutional effort to initiate a new research
program to investigate the fundamental science underlying
earthquake, volcano, tsunami and landslide hazards in subduction
zones.The SZ4D Program Manager will specifically:
- Assist in the effort envisioned by the SZ4D Building Equity and
Capacity in Geoscience integrative group(BECG) to investigate and
compile results of the equity, diversity, and capacity building
programs of previous and ongoing major organized science
initiatives (e.g., Earthscope, GeoPRISMS, SCEC, LTERs, and many
more). This compilation will be analyzed as a means of developing
"lessons learned" and best practices for the envisioned future SZ4D
program.
- Coordinate SZ4D RCN communications and engagement with the
broader research community. The RCN team has been working to design
a comprehensive science program for SZ4D. As the scale and scope of
activity has grown, it is increasingly essential that we keep
robust communication open with the thousands of those who have
signed onto our interest group lists as well as the community at
large. Communications in the form of 1) an expanded and improved
sz4d.org website, 2) organization of meetings and town halls both
virtually and in-person, 3) direct email newsletters, and 4)
surveys of our constituency to seek detailed feedback as the
proposed implementation plans develop are will be led by the
project coordinator.
- Edit and help disseminate the SZ4D implementation report. This
task involves engaging with the scientific content to improve the
logic, structure and presentation of the report. Applicants with
expertise in scientific communication, organizing complex group
collaborations, and facilitating scientific meetings are strongly
encouraged to apply. The hiring unit will not sponsor
employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
Seismology Group: https://websites.pmc.ucsc.edu/-seisweb/ Earth and
Planetary Sciences Department: https://eps.ucsc.edu/ Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Ph.D. (or
equivalent foreign degree) in earth sciences or a related field; or
a Master's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in the previously
listed fields of study plus four years' research experience
(achieved post Master's degree) relevant to the advertised
position. Application Requirements Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must
include a list of published articles or other scientific
communication products.
- Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes
your qualifications and interest in the position .
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing
traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future
contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching
and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review
guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html )
before preparing their application. Reference requirements
- 3-4 required (contact information only) Applicants must provide
the names and contact information of their references. The hiring
unit will request confidential letters* from the references of
those applicants who are under serious consideration. Please note
that your references, or dossier service, will submit their
confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.*All letters
will be treated as confidential per University of California policy
and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a
third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the
author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at
http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm . Apply
link:https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01179 Help contact:
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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. UC
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to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes
respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or
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to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our
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benefits package and a number of programs to support employee
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As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with
the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination
Program Policy . All Covered Individuals under the policy must
provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a
request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability,
and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no
later than the applicable deadline. For new University of
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