Circulatory Assessment Protocol (CAP) Director - UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory : Job Details

Circulatory Assessment Protocol (CAP) Director

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
• A detailed curriculum vita
• A writing sample
• A collection of sample publications
• A research statement not to exceed 2 pages
• A teaching philosophy not to exceed 2 pages

Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jenna Jambeck in the College of Engineering.

Review of applications will begin on Dec. 21, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.

Posting Details

Posting Number F2223P

Working Title Circulatory Assessment Protocol (CAP) Director

Department ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website: engr.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2025

Job Posting Date: 11/20/2024

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
• A detailed curriculum vita
• A writing sample
• A collection of sample publications
• A research statement not to exceed 2 pages
• A teaching philosophy not to exceed 2 pages

Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jenna Jambeck in the College of Engineering.

Review of applications will begin on Dec. 21, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.

Position Details

Position Information Classification Title: Academic Professional AC

FLSA: Faculty Rank: Academic Professional Associate

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a PhD in waste-related studies.

Position Summary

The College of Engineering's Dr. Jenna Jambeck seeks an experienced professional for the role Director of Circulatory Assessment Protocol. A MacArthur Grant winner in 2022, Dr. Jambeck's research focuses on investigating the scale of plastic pollution and galvanizing efforts to address plastic waste. Dr. Jambeck is internationally recognized for her research on plastic waste in the ocean and for the Marine Debris Tracker app she co-created with fellow faculty member Kyle Johnsen.

The College invites applications for a 12-month, not-tenure-track position at the Academic Professional rank to support project management in the Circularity Informatics Lab. This position has a tentative start date of January 1, 2025.

This position will be responsible for the management of multiple Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP) projects focusing on plastic around the world. The position will manage budgets, teams of researchers, work closely with partners (NGOs, governments, private sector, foundations), build international partnerships, attend and represent the work at meetings and workshops, write proposals and compose reports.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates considered for the Academic Professional rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion guidelines at the University of Georgia.
• Applicant must have skills and a proven record of managing budgets and coordinating teams of researchers.
• Applicant should have a history of working with partners (NGOs, governments, private sector, foundations) and building international partnerships.
• Applicant should have technical background and a history of attending and representing similar work at meetings and workshops around the world.
• Applicant should have a track record in projects working with plastic pollution researchers both in the office and in the field, and with international collaborators on research projects.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

All candidates must have a terminal degree with a concentration in waste-, environmental-, or sustainability-related studies.

Applicants should have a history of project work with plastic pollution researchers both in the office and in the field, and with international collaborators on research projects.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Applicant should be able to write proposals and compose reports.

Physical Demands

n/a

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access?

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample
• Sample Publications
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents

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