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<b>**Associate Director for Research**</b><br>Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas<br><br><u>Position Overview</u><br>The
Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) seeks an Associate Director for Research
(ADR) to provide strategic research leadership that supports the KGS
mission, <a href="http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/staffIndex.html" target="_blank">http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/staffIndex.html</a>.
The ADR will report to the Director and work collectively with a team
of senior-rank academic staff with the primary goal of promoting and
advancing research efforts/programs consistent with the KGS mission.
The ADR will be responsible for approximately 14 KGS Assistant and
Associate-rank academic and scientific research staff, and their
research programs. The ADR is expected to align the strengths of
current KGS research programs and early career scientists with research
trends and new innovative research opportunities. The ADR will convey
research visions and opportunities through regular collaborative
interactions with research staff both individually and in groups as
appropriate. The ADR must promote individual research accomplishments
consistent with University expectations of rank-equivalent faculty while
nurturing a collaborative and supportive environment. It will be
essential that the ADR work with all research staff to seek new and
innovative funding opportunities. The ADR also will be expected to lead
an externally funded, active research program in an area relevant to
the KGS mission and Kansas. The KGS is a research and service division
of the University of Kansas, and the successful candidate will have the
opportunity to collaborate with KU faculty and students in other
departments and research groups. In a continuing effort to enrich its
academic environment and provide equal educational and employment
opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from
members of underrepresented groups in higher education.<br><br>SALARY,
EMPLOYMENT STATUS, AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Starting salary is commensurate
with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, permanent
position with 12-month appointment to an Academic Staff position
(Faculty-equivalent at the University of Kansas, <a href="http://policy.ku.edu/provost/unclassified-academic-staff-titles" target="_blank">http://policy.ku.edu/provost/unclassified-academic-staff-titles</a>),
subject to annual review. The Associate Director for Research (ADR)
reports to the Director of the Kansas Geological Survey at the
University of Kansas. Benefits include university staff privileges;
sabbatical eligibility; 22 days of vacation leave, 12 days of sick
leave, and 9 holidays annually; group medical, life insurance, and
retirement program options.<br><br><u>Job Description</u><br>70% Mentoring, Research Planning, and Service<br> - Mentor early-career KGS academic and research staff.<br> - Identify research trends and new innovative research opportunities that align with KGS strengths and needs for Kansas.<br> - Work with research staff to seek external funding opportunities and develop proposals.<br> -
Conduct annual performance reviews of Assistant and Associate-rank KGS
academic and research staff as designated by the Director.<br> - Advise the Director on research-related matters and research directions for the KGS.<br> - Review all project proposals authored/developed by those who report directly to the ADR before circulation outside KGS.<br> - Oversee internal technical review of manuscripts authored by KGS researchers in advance of submission.<br> - Represent the KGS as assigned by the Director.<br> - Active engagement with professional scientific organizations as judged appropriate by the Director.<br><div><br></div><div>30% Research</div> -
Conduct and publish the results of fundamental and applied research of
national and international stature with relevance to Kansas in
geohydrology, geophysics, petroleum geology, Quaternary geology,
sedimentology, or stratigraphy.<br> - Communicate the results of
research in peer-reviewed scientific publications and in presentations
to both scientific and the general public.<br> - Develop successful research proposals for securing external funding.<br><br><u>Required Qualifications</u><br>Qualifications
will be evaluated by the content and quality of the written application
materials and relevant experience. Oral communication skills will be
evaluated by interviews and by reference checks.<br> - Ph.D. in geosciences or closely related field.<br> - Demonstrated management and supervisory experience in scientific programs or organizations.<br> - Demonstrated success in geoscience research supported by a strong record of refereed publications.<br> - Demonstrated record of success in obtaining external funding through competitive and/or merit-based processes.<br> - Demonstrated research experience/interests in subjects relevant to Kansas.<br> - Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.<br> <br><u>Preferred Qualifications</u><br> -
Three or more years of supervisory/management experience in scientific
programs or organizations with multiple scientific staff direct reports
possessing a range of technical expertise.<br> - Experience in a research university setting, including management/supervisory experience.<br> -
Experience working in a public policy setting, including work with
legislators, state and local government officials, industry
representatives, and the general public.<br> - Knowledge of natural resource issues related to Kansas geology.<br> - Demonstrated ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences, particularly in a public setting.<br> - Success in securing external funding from a diverse set of sponsors.<br><br>RANK:
Position rank will be Associate or Senior Scientist
(Faculty-Equivalent Academic Staff), depending on experience and
qualifications. Rank will be determined by research and management
experience. Additional information in regard to expectations, rank and
title is available at: <br> <br>Academic Staff Rank Expectations: <a href="http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs/KGS_Academic_Promotion_Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs/KGS_Academic_Promotion_Guidelines.pdf</a><br><br><u>Contact Information to Applicants</u><br>For further information about the position, or to recommend qualified candidates, contact Rolfe Mandel at <a href="mailto:mandel@ku.edu" target="_blank">mandel@ku.edu</a> or 785-864-2171<br>Application review begins December 16, 2019.<br>To Apply: <a href="https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25752&siteid=5539&AReq=15724BR#jobDetails=3906074_5539" target="_blank">https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25752&siteid=5539&AReq=15724BR#jobDetails=3906074_5539</a><br></div>