[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Opportunity: Assistant Project Scientist with SNRI, UC Merced

[Asmeret Asefaw Berhe]

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Sierra Nevada Research Institute is hiring an Assistant Project Scientist to support research team science and development in the areas of fire resilience, sustainable energy, nature-based climate solutions, and more. See job link and Preferred Qualifications (copied below).

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Asmeret

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Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
Professor, Soil Biogeochemistry
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ted & Jan Falasco Chair in Earth Sciences and Geology
Director, Sierra Nevada Research Institute
University of California, Merced
aaberhe.com
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Apply here -- https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02050
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: See Table 37B<https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf> for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 annually.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: April 15, 2026
Position duration: This position has a current end date of June 30, 2028
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: February 9, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Aug 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI) at UC Merced (http://snri.ucmerced.edu<http://snri.ucmerced.edu/>) is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Scientist to support the emerging UC Merced Earth Institute and its affiliated Centers through research, team development, co-production of knowledge, and engagement in focal areas, particularly fire resilience, sustainable energy, and nature-based climate solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong record of climate and environmental research and will help generate scientific communications related to climate information and research outcomes.
Depending on field of expertise, the successful candidate may identify management, technology uptake, and climate solution adoption barriers, and refine approaches to inform adaptive management of natural resources under variable and changing climate; they may also lead development, implementation, and evaluation of outreach related to resource management and climate communications. Activities may result in a synthesis of knowledge compiled into peer-reviewed publications.
The Assistant Project Scientist is expected to work with institute leadership in developing proposals for funding from federal, state agencies, and other funding organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications
Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Natural or Engineering Sciences or a relevant area
Preferred qualifications
The ideal candidate should have a strong publication record related to climate and environmental research; well-developed data analysis and/or modeling skills; and excellent written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; and demonstrated success in research and/or research training grant acquisition.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements

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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research
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Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any finaladministrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here<https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/shortcuts/authorization_release_form>. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

  *   3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02050
Help contact: mstephens3 at ucmerced.edu<mailto:mstephens3 at ucmerced.edu>


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