Associate Director

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

·         A minimum of 7 years of experience in an environmental lab or public health laboratory conducting environmental testing.

·         Experience in grant writing and reporting, including the ability to develop compelling grant proposals and manage grant-funded projects.

·         Experience in leading teams.

·         Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and analyze information, both written and verbally with accuracy and attention to detail.

·         Extensive proficiency with Windows based systems, computer and digital operations.

·         Demonstrate job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work environment.

·         Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

·         A PhD degree in Environmental Science or related field.

·         Project management experience.

·         Experience preparing fiscal and operational reports.

·         Demonstrates working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).

Desirable Qualifications

              ·         Demonstrated experience with developing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver’s license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

·         Cover Letter

·         Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check, credential/education verification and verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)