Climate Risk & Adaptation Scientist/National Drought Mitigation Center Director
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- The University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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- Lincoln, NE
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Administer the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC); contribute leadership in the development of strategic plans and partnerships across related centers as part of the School of Natural Resources (High Plains Regional Climate Center; Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies) and to explore other strategic partnership across IANR/UNL; participate in the formulation and conduct of NDMC research; supervise and evaluate the work of NDMC faculty and professional staff, which may include research professors, post-doctoral research associates, visiting scientists, and research assistants; administer budgets; represent NDMC to the UNL administration, and coordinate with University Federal Relations to represent NDMC to U.S. congressional representatives, federal (e.g., NOAA, USDA), state, tribal, national, and international organizations; advise policy and decision makers at all levels on appropriate drought risk management strategies. Write research proposals for external funding in support of NDMC and other collaborating programs in the School and with other departments/units.
Develop a high-impact program that is recognized nationally and internationally in drought risk management science. Seek and establish effective disciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations including effective integration with research groups and educational programming. Develop drought risk management science at the local, state, national, and international scales related to understanding drought risk to society; collaborate with faculty to develop interdisciplinary research and outreach programs within the food/water/climate/energy nexus; connect with stakeholders, agency, and/or industry partners to strengthen research/educational programming. Translate research-based information into learner-centered products; this includes creating scholarly, innovative, and high impact learning programs and tools. Effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support (grants, etc.) for research/teaching programming. Train, supervise, and mentor graduate students. Publish in high-quality, high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities. Measure the impact of your programs and communicate results to administrators, stakeholders, users, and media. Mentor colleagues through their professional development. Identify issues and opportunities focused on learner needs and emerging regional and national issues with international relevance.
Contribute, as an effective scholar and citizen of a land-grant institution, to the integrated mission of home units, including supporting student recruitment, contribute to increased diversity and inclusion effort, the IANR science literacy initiative, and the Conservation and Survey Division, as appropriate.
In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.
Minimum Required QualificationsPhD in a relevant field of study (e.g., climatology, meteorology, geography) or closely related field; ten or more years of relevant experience, including the PhD; a strong record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals; a strong record of generating grant funding in support of research; and effective written and oral communication skills with students, professionals, and the general public.
Preferred QualificationsRelevant experience beyond the PhD in drought mitigation; active in international activities and networks; able to work with diverse organizations; and experience working in team environments.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review RequiredCriminal History Background Check RequiredNoPosted SalaryHow to ApplyClick “Apply to this job” and complete the information form. Attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contactMartha Shulski
mshulski3@unl.edu
402-472-6711
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Working at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For 150 Years, A Leader in Higher Education
Always a place of high ambition, University of Nebraska was one of the first institutions west of the Mississippi River to award doctoral degrees - the first was granted in 1896. The University of Nebraska established the world's first undergraduate psychology laboratory. The discipline of ecology was born here, and the campuses reflect that tradition, being recognized as botanical gardens and arboreta. An early institutional interest in literature and the arts provided the foundations for today's Prairie Schooner literary magazine, for the University of Nebraska Press, and for the Sheldon Museum of Art, which houses one of the world's most significant collections of 20th century American art.
Today, Nebraska is one of the nation's leading teaching institutions, and a research leader with a wide array of grant-funded projects aimed at broadening knowledge in the sciences and humanities. Nebraska is also a land-grant university and a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Benefits
The University of Nebraska offers an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability and long term care insurance; retirement accounts; tuition reimbursement for employees and their spouses and dependent children; and reimbursement accounts for health care and dependent day care. Leave policies are designed to help employees deal with personal or family events or crises.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the spirit of the phrase "Every Interaction Matters", UNL has an enacted commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence for our faculty, staff, and students. On our campus, diversity and inclusion are important priorities. Examples include: Husker Dialogues, which is an event that helps first-year students focus on diversity and inclusion and practice handling difficult conversations around difference; three Chancellor's Diversity Commissions that are charged with informing and advising the Chancellor and addressing issues of constituent campus communities; and the establishment of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion whose leader operates at the Vice Chancellor level. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we strive for excellence in all that we do. True excellence requires that each individual be able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and belonging. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion requires each of us to continuously ensure our interactions are respectful, protect free speech, and inspire academic freedom.
About Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an up-and-coming and safe city of 300,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. The Pinnacle Bank Arena, opened in 2013, routinely hosts major touring acts. A buzzing entertainment district, the Railyard, connects the arena area to the Historic Haymarket. Cuisines from all continents provide the entree to dynamic urban nightlife and a wide variety of ways to enjoy time with friends. Nebraska's City Campus is one with Lincoln's city center, as it has been since the university was founded.Lincoln has more parkland per capita than Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and all but a handful of U.S. cities. The well-manicured Pioneers Park, the native woods of Wilderness Park and the open grassland of Nine-Mile Prairie are each within a 10-minute trip from campus. Connecting many of these parks is an extensive trails network.
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