Assistant Director, Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution (CIEE) at the University of Regina
The Faculty of Science at the University of Regina seeks an Assistant Director for a three-year term to provide effective administrative management of the Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution (CIEE) and facilitate its integration within the Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory (EQAL2), organize and facilitate scientific workshops at CIEE and remote locations, provide efficient and effective financial support services, communicate activities and achievements of both institutes, help secure and expand membership in CIEE, develop member services, and play a key role in maximizing financial support of CIEE. The Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution (http://ciee-icee.com/) is a consortium of Canadian universities and research organizations with the mission of expanding and accelerating scientific discovery on the natural environment and its contributions to our national well being. The CIEE extracts significant added value from Canadas research investment by facilitating projects that mine new insights from the wealth of existing data and prepare the generation of scientists who will be called upon to address our most vexing environmental problems. Beginning January 2013, CIEE will be hosted by the University of Regina in the new $30M Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory (EQAL2). EQAL2 is a unique 6500 sq. ft research centre that provides world-class infrastructure and research expertise to faculty, students and staff from regional, national and international agencies. The facility includes all equipment required to conduct cutting-edge environmental research, including comprehensive field equipment, superb analytical capabilities, advanced cellular analysis capabilities, a numerical analysis facility and database, scientific synthesis centre, and dedicated research science staff. We are seeking an AD who will report to the Director and will be responsible for day-to-day management and administration of CIEE. Specifically, the AD will assist scientific project leaders with organization and logistics of research and training workshops hosted at CIEE and other locations, including support services related to financial accounting, travel, housing, and communications. The AD will also assist the Director in: soliciting new institutional members of CIEE from within academic and non-governmental research communities; maintaining and enhancing member services including website and media news releases; communicating research achievements of CIEE and partner organizations to scientific communities and the broader public; developing partnerships with governmental, private, non-for-profit and industrial organizations, and; reporting to members, partners and the CIEE Board of Directors. As well, the AD will work with University of Regina Financial Services to provide the Director and other parties with accurate reports on the financial status of CIEE. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a four-year undergraduate degree (a masters or other advanced degree is an asset), and have significant experience in a research administration and management, ability to work in independent and collaborative environments, strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, exceptional planning and organizational skills, demonstrated communication and financial skills, knowledge of academic or research environments, and ability to exercise judgement, diplomacy and confidentiality. Applications will include a resume or CV, and contacts for 2 letter of reference. All applications will be received via email to bjoern.wis...@uregina.ca. The deadline for applications is 03 December 2012. Salary range is $43,000 - 49,000 year-1 (plus benefits), depending on qualifications. For additional information, please contact the Associate Director of EQAL2, Dr. Björn Wissel, (bjoern.wis...@uregina.ca) For more information, please visit the websites associated with CIEE (http://ciee-icee.com/), EQAL2 (http://www.uregina.ca/science/eqal/), and the Faculty of Science (http://www.uregina.ca/science/)
