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The University of California, Davis, Office of Research invites applications for the position of Director, Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute (CMSI).

This position, open to tenured members of the Davis Division of the Academic Senate, will be appointed at a level of 50% for five years with the possibility of extension.

CMSI is a Special Research Program under the auspices of the Office of Research that coordinates and integrates the diverse research and teaching activities in coastal and marine science and policy across multiple colleges at UC Davis. This work spans from the Davis campus to the Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML). Through interdisciplinary research and engagement with stakeholders, CMSI works to address the most pressing challenges in the sustainability of coastal ocean systems. It catalyzes emerging and novel integrations across a wide variety of disciplines in support of new coastal ocean science, builds collaborations to enhance funding for research, and develops infrastructure to support the synergy of these interdisciplinary efforts.

The successful candidate will advance the mission of CMSI while maintaining their own internationally recognized research program, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and teaching regular courses. Responsibilities of the director position include updating and implementing the CMSI strategic plan, overseeing an appropriate, sustainable business model for operations including a vision for the renewal of facilities at BML, leading the unique educational and research efforts of an interdisciplinary program anchored by a flagship laboratory, securing funding from a wide spectrum of state, federal and private research and education sources, and creating an impactful community outreach and communication strategy to expand the range of supporters of CMSI and BML.

Full Position information can be found at
https://ucdavis.box.com/s/61q3c4e08tmux5e0rdujofk8nbak8wqc

Required applications material include:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Statement of Past Administrative Experience and Vision for CMSI (about 2 pages)

Apply by: September 8, 2023

If you have questions regarding the position or your application, please contact HR Analyst Satti Kaur at satkaur@ucdavis.edu.

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We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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