<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii">
</head>
<body>
<div style="direction: ltr; font-family: "Times New Roman", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Please share widely!<br>
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). </div>
<div style="direction: ltr; font-family: "Times New Roman", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<br>
</div>
<div id="ms-outlook-mobile-signature">
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cheers,</div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Asmeret</div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">--</div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Asmeret Asefaw Berhe</b></div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professor, Soil Biogeochemistry</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering </div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ted & Jan Falasco Chair in Earth Sciences and Geology</div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Director, Sierra Nevada Research Institute</div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">University of California, Merced</div>
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">aaberhe.com </div>
<div style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> --</div>
</div>
<div id="mail-editor-reference-message-container">
<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<br>
</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Apply here -- <a href="https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02050" id="OWA5d533b1e-42ba-9c55-77d0-54e92469dce8" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="e9b21968-98cf-45e1-836b-22090b3326ee">
https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02050</a></div>
<div style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; padding-right: 15px; padding-left: 15px;">
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 500;">POSITION OVERVIEW</span></div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Position title:</b> Assistant Project Scientist</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Salary range:</b> See <u><a href="https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf" id="OWA2cfc7d30-4d44-e703-96cc-b3029436372c" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="ad561166-9946-42d6-bc89-b71a42b32cf4">Table
37B</a></u> for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 annually.</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Percent time:</b> 100%</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Anticipated start:</b> April 15, 2026</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Position duration:</b> This position has a current end date of June 30, 2028</div>
<dt>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 500;">APPLICATION WINDOW</span></div>
</dt><dd style="margin-left: 0px;">
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.428571; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Open date: </b>February 9, 2026</div>
</dd><dd style="margin-left: 0px;">
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.428571; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Next review date:</b> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Monday, Feb 23, 2026</span> at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)<br>
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.</div>
</dd><dd style="margin-left: 0px;">
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.428571; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Final date: </b>Monday, Aug 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)<br>
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.</div>
<div class="elementToProof" id="description" style="margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:10px">
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.1; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 500;">POSITION DESCRIPTION</span></div>
</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
The Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI) at UC Merced (<u><a href="http://snri.ucmerced.edu/" id="OWA942b6edf-a514-a7ea-204f-d80fd04551a5" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="2d9cb36c-5c1d-4bb2-885f-b5ecf2e962ff">http://snri.ucmerced.edu</a></u>)
is seeking a <b>full-time Assistant Project Scientist</b> 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. </div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
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. </div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
The Assistant Project Scientist is expected to work with institute leadership in developing proposals for funding from federal, state agencies, and other funding organizations.</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 500;">QUALIFICATIONS</span></div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Basic qualifications</b><small style="box-sizing:border-box; font-size:11.9px"></small></div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Natural or Engineering Sciences or a relevant area</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><b>Preferred qualifications</b><small style="box-sizing:border-box; font-size:11.9px; background-color:rgb(255,255,0)"></small></span></div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">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.</span></div>
<div class="elementToProof" id="requirements" style="margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:10px">
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.1; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 500;">APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS</span></div>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;">
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Document requirements</b></div>
<ul style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 1.5em;">
<li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. </div>
</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
Cover Letter</div>
</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
Statement of Research</div>
</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any
<b>final</b>administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. </div>
<div class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
"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. </div>
<div class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
<b>Required Authorization of Information Release may be found <u><a href="https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/shortcuts/authorization_release_form" id="OWA7ec8f889-e94b-89eb-572a-ba4c1c0d3739" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="9794c103-43a8-4f9b-9a07-b12a2abd3635">here</a></u>.
Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.</b></div>
</li></ul>
</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Reference requirements</b></div>
<ul style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 1.5em; flex-direction: column; display: flex;">
<li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); align-self: start; text-indent: 0px;">
3-5 required (contact information only)</li></ul>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Apply link:</b> <u><a href="https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02050" id="OWAbeb6ebe3-2f31-810f-4538-75e398a734c9" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="d65594cb-b67d-4e49-9c71-b80135a9bef4">https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02050</a></u></div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Help contact:</b> <u><a href="mailto:mstephens3@ucmerced.edu" id="OWA1283740c-391e-ef9f-6ed2-66d9bf9a5384" class="OWAAutoLink" data-outlook-id="31d2970c-f2f3-4823-a48e-186b491944b1">mstephens3@ucmerced.edu</a></u></div>
</dd></div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<br>
</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<br>
</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>