[ES_JOBS_NET] Director - Space Science and Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison

[Claire Pettersen]

Job Posting: http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/496755/director-space-science-and-engineering

Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is accepting applications for the Director position at the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC). The Space Science and Engineering Center is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research and development center in the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education. Its mission is to conduct atmospheric, oceanic, environmental and astronomical research using remote sensing from spaceborne, airborne, and surface-based platforms to discover and apply physical properties of the universe for the benefit of humanity.

Official Title:
ACAD PROGRAM DIRECTOR(B10DN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Ph.D. or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline is required. Candidate must be eligible for tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the full professor level. The Space Science and Engineering Director will have a concurrent faculty appointment in an appropriate academic department.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience with scientific leadership and managing a research based organization, or equivalent experiences.

Position Summary:
  The University of Wisconsin-Madison is accepting applications for the Director position at the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC). The Space Science and Engineering Center is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research and development center in the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education. Its mission is to conduct atmospheric, oceanic, environmental and astronomical research using remote sensing from spaceborne, airborne, and surface-based platforms to discover and apply physical properties of the universe for the benefit of humanity.

Principal duties:
1. Responsible for the overall success of SSEC through leadership of the administrative staff that runs the Center's day-to-day activities. Communicate to SSEC staff on a regular basis the state of the Center, its progress, and its upcoming tasks and opportunities.

2. Provide vision and leadership for a research environment that accommodates a diverse range of activities involving world class research in the physical sciences, matching SSEC goals to appropriate national research initiatives.

3. Establish policies for short- and long-term research and outreach goals and objectives, address the diverse funding needs of SSEC, and interact with the Center's Principal Investigators and staff in development and review of programs and personnel to ensure clearly defined progress and fulfillment of the SSEC mission and obligations.

4. Lead large-scale research programs involving instrument development, data analysis technique development, participation in field campaigns, and new technology definition and implementation.

5. Participate in national and international research programs and in professional society affairs. Serve on various committees and advisory boards, and participate in other public activities within the University of Wisconsin and State of Wisconsin.

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education.
  Additional Information
  Applications and nominations must be received by January 16, 2018 to ensure consideration.

PVL # 92714
https://www.ohr.wisc.edu/weblisting/External/PVLSummaryPrint.aspx?pvl_num=92714

Thanks,
c


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Claire Pettersen
Associate Instrumentation Innovator
Space Science and Engineering Center
University of Wisconsin – Madison
608 772 6270
claire.pettersen at ssec.wisc.edu

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