Assistant Director, Biodiversity Research Laboratory



Assistant Director, Biodiversity Research Laboratory

Salary

$42,667.00 - $71,215.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

14-03604 MNS65015792

Department

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Natural Science Museum

Opening Date

04/28/2014

Closing Date

5/31/2014 5:00 PM Eastern

Position Number

65015792

Section

NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Work Location

Raleigh

Salary Grade

72

Recruitment Range

$41,667 - $60,900

Description of Work

This is an anticipated vacancy.
Division Information: This position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, an award-winning major institution with a prominent State-wide, national and international profile. This key position works in the Biodiversity Research Laboratory, a unit within the Museum’s Research & Collections section.  
Description of Work: The goal of this position is to develop a research and science communication program in a biodiversity-related field. This position has three primary areas of responsibility: 1. Development of original scientific research programs in biodiversity, animal movement, spatial ecology, urban ecology, or related fields; research programs may have local, regional, and/or international focus and will include pursuit of external research funding, data generation and analyses, and publication/dissemination of results; some aspects of this research should be suitable for display in the Biodiversity Lab (which is on-exhibit at the Museum) and, ideally will include collaborations with local universities and citizen scientists. 2. Operational management and administration of the Biodiversity Research Laboratory in the Nature Research Center wing of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, including supervision of laboratory with oversight of equipment, budgets, personnel, research programs, and volunteer programs.  3. Participation in science communication initiatives, including participation in Museum educational programming, delivering public science-based presentations, interacting with Museum visitors, serving as a role model for students and citizen scientists, and creating programmatic themes that raise the science literacy of visitors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit**
A successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) Considerable knowledge of many aspects of biodiversity, ecology, or animal behavior 
(2) Experience applying principles and practices of research, with special expertise in one aspect of biodiversity, ecology, or animal behavior 
(3) A demonstrated mastery of materials, equipment, and techniques used in laboratory practices and in fieldwork
(4) A demonstrated track record of effective and creative science communication to diverse audiences
(5) Experience managing/supervising research projects, a research laboratory, and/or personnel
(6) Experience writing and administering grants to fund biological research
(7) Experience successfully publishing technical science papers in peer-reviewed journals

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Required: A Master's degree in biology, ecology, or related science field and three years of experience in specialty area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Preferred:  A Ph.D. in biology, ecology, or related science field.
 
Applicants should attach: a current CV; contact information for 3 personal references; and a vision statement outlining one or more major unsolved questions in their scientific arena, and how they would conduct research and related science communication using the facilities and/or programs of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Supplemental and Contact Information

To apply for this position, please click APPLY link above. All relevant experience must be included on application to receive proper credit. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state application.
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information, please contact: Laura Oakley (919) 707-9809 or
laura.oakley@naturalsciences.org

 

For permanent appointments:

State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few.  Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: 

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits


For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

**There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.**




 

01
I understand that DENR requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (if you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
  • Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements
02
Are you willing to accept this position at a salary of at least $41,667, but nor more than $60,900?
  • Yes
  • No
03
DENR - Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
  • Less than High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • High School + 1 year
  • Associate's Degree or High School + 2 years
  • High School + 3 years
  • Bachelor's Degree or High School + 4 years
  • Bachelor's Degree + 1 year
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
04
Which best describes your years of experience in a specialty area of biology, ecology or a related science field?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • Atelast 1 Year, but less than 2 Years
  • At least 2 Years, but less than 3 Years
  • At least 3 Years, but less than 4 Years
  • At least 4 Years, but less than 5 Years
  • At least 5 Years, but less than 6 Years
  • At least 6 Years, but less than 7 Years
  • At least 7 Years, but less than 8 Years
  • At least 8 Years, but less than 9 Years
  • 9 or more Years
05
Do you have considerable knowledge on the many aspects of biodiversity, ecology or animal behavior? This knowledge/experience must be listed on your application in order to receive credit for it.
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have experience applying principles and practices of research, with special expertise in one aspect of biodiversity, ecology or animal behavior? This experience must be listed on your application in order to receive credit for it.
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you demonstrated mastery of materials, equipment and techniques used in laboratory practices and in fieldwork? This experience must be listed on your application in order to receive credit for it.
  • Yes
  • No
08
Can you show a demonstrated track record of effective and creative science communication to diverse audiences? This experience must be listed on your application in order to receive credit for it.
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have experience managing/supervising research projects, a research laboratory and/or personnel? This experience must be listed on your application in order to receive credit for it.
  • Yes
  • No
10
Do you have experience writing and administering grants to fund biological research? This experience must be listed on your application in order to receive credit for it.
  • Yes
  • No
11
Do you have experience successfully publishing technical science papers in peer-reviewed journals? This experience must be listed on your application in order to receive credit for it.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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State of North Carolina
Address
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An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government