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Director Search, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks
From: "Steve McNutt (AVO-GI Volcanologist)" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Position Announcement: DIRECTOR, GEOPHYSICAL INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
FAIRBANKS
The Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, seeks a Director with
vision and
experience to provide the leadership and management required to
address fundamental and
applied scientific questions in geophysical research of
global, national, and state importance.
The Director is expected to participate
in scientific strategic planning required to address these
issues. The Director
reports to the Vice-Chancellor for Research and has administrative and
budgetary
responsibility for the research programs of the Geophysical Institute (GI). This
includes major research facilities operated by the Institute such as, the Alaska
Earthquake
Information Center, Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Volcano
Observatory, and Poker Flat
Research Range. GI research programs include
aeronomy, atmospheric sciences, cryospheric
sciences, geology, infrasound,
remote sensing, solid earth geophysics, and space physics.
Graduate studies
leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in all of these fields are conducted in
partnership with Colleges and Schools on the UAF campus. The GI also supports a
variety of
undergraduate research projects. The GI has approximately 350 total
employees, including
technical and administrative staff, graduate students (66),
and faculty (55). The annual budget of
the Geophysical Institute is $35M in
total funding. The salary and benefit package for this
position is competitive,
with the opportunity for appointment with tenure.
Further information on the Institute can be obtained at
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in a discipline related to geophysical
science or have
demonstrated exceptional capabilities in research administration
and advocacy. Candidates
should possess an outstanding record of research
accomplishment and qualify for a tenured
faculty appointment in an academic
department of the University. The candidate s record should
also demonstrate
significant administrative leadership that includes the ability to work
collaboratively with research centers, academic units, and other administrative
entities within the
University system; the ability to attract and sustain
external support; facilitating scientists in the
advancement of their research;
an understanding of the broad range of research and scholarship
associated with
a research institute; and extensive management experience leading a major
research enterprise in an academic, government, or industry setting. Familiarity
and ability to
work closely with U.S. Federal agencies supporting geophysical
and polar science is essential.
The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership through: the ability to
think critically and
strategically; excellent oral and written communication
skills; the ability to build and work with
teams; an understanding of the
diverse sponsorship issues facing research scientists;
demonstrated
accomplishments in collaborating and working with groups of faculty, senior
campus leadership, and executive level personnel from business and government. A
broad
knowledge of federal regulations and funding agency practices, private
sector funding and
contracts requirements, and legal compliance requirements is
required. A demonstrated
commitment to a diverse faculty, staff, and student
population is expected.
Candidate s should submit a letter of application and current vitae through the
on-line
application system at:
www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=72626
The application letter should include your vision for the Geophysical Institute
as a major
international research enterprise, specific areas of research
interest, management style,
and significant relationships with research funding
agencies. The application may include
a statement of personal research goals.
Finalists will be asked to provide contact information
for four references. The
position will remain open until filled, with application review scheduled
to begin Feb 15, 2011. For additional information, applicants can contact:
Dr. Dan White, Chair of Geophysical Institute Director Search Committee
Director, Institute of Northern Engineering
PO Box 755910
University of Alaska Fairbanks, 99775-5910
Email: dmwhite@xxxxxxxxxx
Phone: 907-474-6222
The appointment of the Director will be made by the President of the University
of Alaska, upon
the recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Alaska
Fairbanks, with review by the
President of the National Academy of Sciences,
according to the Act of Congress which
established the Geophysical Institute in
1946. UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational
Institution.
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