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The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) at UCSB seeks an experienced Project Manager to support a newly funded program focused on developing a Western (US and Canadian) Wildfire Resilience Index. Built on the success of the NCEAS’ Ocean Health Index, the Western Wildfire Resilience Index will provide policymakers and the public with clear, actionable metrics on wildfire resilience to improve management. As part of this two year project you will work together to guide a dynamic project team of researchers including an expert working group, two postdoctoral fellows, two data analysts, a communications and policy officer, and a web developer towards achieving ambitious project milestones and deliverables. Together this team will work to create the first quantitative, applied index of wildfire resilience in the West. This is a two-year long position and will be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California.

Position Description

As a successful Project Manager you will work with the broader Western Wildfire Resilience Index Team to ensure this large research endeavor is executed effectively and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include 1) planning and leading regular (at least weekly) meetings with the internal project team to discuss research activities and larger workshops with external wildfire experts, 2) working closely with the communications and policy officer to support engagement with agency and academic communities, 3) developing and adapting a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress on research activities and deliverables to ensure our approach is responsive to key project learnings and executed in a timely manner, and 4) ensuring that the project team maintains a positive, inclusive, and productive working environment for all involved.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated team player who is able and willing to juggle a broad spectrum of responsibilities to fill this exciting and dynamic role. The successful candidate will have the management, organizational, and interpersonal skills to lead a large and diverse team of project researchers and to build and strengthen relationships with external researchers and policymakers.

RESIDENCY AT NCEAS

NCEAS is located in scenic downtown Santa Barbara, California. The Center is known for fostering interaction and collaboration, a characteristic that leads to the success of its scientists. NCEAS has a growing and thriving community of postdocs, resident scientists, and analysts, and a frequent influx of leading scientists and practitioners from around the world participating in working group projects across a diverse range of initiatives. NCEAS is also a leader in data science training, offering courses and expertise in reproducible workflows, data infrastructure, and environmental statistics. We expect that the candidate will contribute their knowledge, interests, and enthusiasm to the intellectual atmosphere. The candidate should anticipate spending the vast majority of their time in residence at the Center and will have the opportunity to travel to relevant national and international events and conferences, with a special focus on meeting and networking opportunities across the Western US and Canada.

NCEAS is committed to improving diversity and inclusion in science. We value the diversity of expertise, backgrounds, needs, and experiences reflected among our residents, visitors, and broader communities. We are committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, parental status, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, citizenship status, and nationality. To see the steps we are taking to advance diversity and inclusion please see our full statement here: https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/DEIJ.

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.