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Director CBWNP/Senior Scientist

Employer
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Location
Monterey, CA

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Academic Affairs, International Programs
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posted with Limited Access:

No

Title:

Director CBWNP/Senior Scientist

Posting Number:

S01590

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-time

Typical Hours Per Week:

37.5

Regular, Temporary or Term:

Regular

Benefits Eligible?:

Yes

Hourly/Salaried:

Salaried

Grade:

CNS4

Hiring Minimum:

$67,500

Department:

CNS

Location:

Monterey, CA Campus

Hire contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer screening:

Criminal Background Check

Position Summary:

Reporting to the CNS Deputy Director, the Director of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Program (CBWNP) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the CBWNP and supervision of the Program’s staff and research assistants. As Senior Scientist, she/he develops and writes grant proposals and reports, conducts research projects, teaches lecture and seminar courses, and develops and conducts training activities. This is a full-time staff position.

The director will be expected to:
1) Direct and manage the general research and training activities of the Chemical and Biological Nonproliferation Program at the Center.
2) Conduct and publish significant research on issues related to CBW proliferation/terrorism and strategies for their control, and/or on global public health policy
3) Present CNS seminars in their area of specialization.
4) Teach and lecture in their area of specialization at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
5) Develop and secure new projects from multiple funders for the Chemical and Biological Nonproliferation Program

Essential Functions:

• Conduct and lead research projects on chemical and biological nonproliferation and global health security and other related topics
• Publish articles and op-eds on nonproliferation and global health security issues.
• Give lectures on nonproliferation topics to MIIS students, visiting fellows, interns, and others.
• Assist with ongoing Center-wide projects on nonproliferation and global health security.
• Present research results at conferences and workshops.
• Perform fundraising duties.
• Manage and direct MIIS students, visiting fellows, interns, and other staff members conducting biological and chemical nonproliferation and global health security research.

General Responsibilities:

• Manages the CBWNP, including supervising its staff members, graduate research assistants, and interns.
• Provides leadership for the CBWNP’s unique research program.
• Generates original ideas that will constitute the basis for proposals for research projects pertaining to biological and chemical weapons, warfare, terrorism, and arms control. This includes public health research in-so-far that biological and chemical incidents can become public health emergencies or, even, disasters, necessitating a wide-ranging response by first responders, public health agencies, and recovery agencies.
• Writes grant proposals and leads fundraising efforts for the program.
• Provides expert assistance to ongoing or planned projects by other CNS programs that include CBW or public health components.
• Reviews research results and draft publications created by CBWNP staff members to make sure that they adhere to program goals and deadlines, and that their products are of high quality and accuracy.
• Offers lectures on CBW topics for visiting fellows, interns, and students.
• Offers one or more lecture or seminar courses per academic year to MIIS students.
• Liaises with professionals at the Monterey County Health Department and the California Department of Public Health in order to plan and conduct training exercises and develop preparedness and response plans to meet the challenges of future CBW emergencies.
• Publishes books, reports, articles, and op-eds on CBW arms control and proliferation issues.
• Presents research findings at international and domestic conferences and workshops.

Education:

• Ph.D. or MD with 15 years of experience working the field of biological and chemical weapons nonproliferation and/or global health security issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of the biological and chemical sciences.
• Extensive research experience. .
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to speak effectively about complex topics to both lay and expert audiences.
• Ability to work with others on demanding tasks and under severe time constraints.
• Readiness to incorporate new and evolving tools and technologies in research and teaching.
• Must have substantial publication record on chemical and biological nonproliferation issues and/or global health security issues
• Must have demonstrated experience in fundraising
• Must have demonstrated experience working with international partners
• Expertise in both science and policy issues, including familiarity with new disruptive technologies and their security implications
• Excellent English writing and communication skills

Experience:

• At least 15 years of experience relevant to biological and chemical disciplines, arms control, nonproliferation, and global health security.
• Substantial experience with managing research teams.
• An excellent publication record.
• Knowledge of public health issues and global health security.
• Knowledge of a foreign language (desirable).

Physical Demands:

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Position requires light to moderate physical effort and the ability to work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. For more information: https://www.middlebury.edu/office/covid-19-updates/covid-19-vaccine-requirements

Organization

Working at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, a graduate school of Middlebury College, provides international professional education in areas of critical importance to a rapidly changing global community, including international policy and management, translation and interpretation, language teaching, sustainable development, and non-proliferation. We prepare students from all over the world to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields through degree programs characterized by immersive and collaborative learning, and opportunities to acquire and apply practical professional skills. Our students are emerging leaders capable of bridging cultural, organizational, and language divides to produce sustainable, equitable solutions to a variety of global challenges.

In 2010, the Institute became a graduate school of Middlebury College. Middlebury is known worldwide for its leadership in undergraduate language instruction and international studies, and features both summer language immersion programs and Schools Abroad in 16 countries and 37 cities around the globe. Middlebury is also home to the oldest environmental studies program in the nation.

Monterey and Middlebury share much more than a common interest in cross-cultural communication and the environment, though—we share a commitment to making a difference in the world, and are building a truly global network of programs for future leaders in areas from translation and interpretation to environmental policy, economic development to language education, conflict resolution to sustainable business.

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey offers graduate programs that prepare innovative professionals to provide leadership in cross-cultural, multilingual environments. Practical skills, collaborative processes, and innovative approaches are defining features of a Monterey Institute education. The Institute’s unique "Monterey Way" learning model ensures that students are learning through firsthand experiences in more than one language. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey learners are problem solvers and process masters, building sustainable, equitable solutions for a global community through our interdisciplinary blend of business, policy, and language.

 

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