Duties:

Required Education and Experience:

Ph.D. degree (already received, or having completed all requirements and awaiting graduation) with emphasis on relevant science field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Sufficient relevant experience to contribute significantly to a specific project.
Experience in the use of computers and other appropriate equipment to conduct the research proposed.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information:

Incumbents will join faculty and researchers who are active in conducting research in a wide variety of disciplines pursued at IARC (see www.iarc.uaf.edu) including but not limited to: methane gas emissions, all aspects of data research, oil spill response/recovery research, research related to detection of contemporary environmental change, and interactions and feedbacks in atmosphere-ice-ocean research. This will include working on one or more funded projects in these research areas under the guidance of senior faculty members. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance and final approval of funds.  

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. 

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and position.

Application  Process:

To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with your application. 

Optional/Supplemental Documents: Research Document, Philosophy Statement, Letter of Intent.

This posting will be closed June 30, 2021. If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the UA Human Resources office at 907-450-8200 or ada-accessibility@ua.askspoke.com.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

Affirmative Action Statement:

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

Background Check:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.  Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Term Positions:

This position is a term-funded position through June 30, 2021, and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

Probationary Period:

Pursuant to University Regulation 04.07.020, new employees of the University are employed in an at-will probationary status for the first six months of employment. During the probationary period, employment may be terminated for no reason or any reason. Promoted employees also serve a probationary period with limited rights of retreat.

Public Disclosure Statement:

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.

University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.