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Assistant Specialist Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management

Position overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf. The current base salary range for this position is $59,200 - $65,900. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Summer 2024

Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window
Open date: June 4, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jun 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Jul 5, 2024 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 Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Specialist in the Getz Lab, in the area of Environmental Social Science.

We are seeking a researcher to collaborate on our project "Hmong Diasporas and Cannabis: Medicinal Use, Criminal Justice Consequences, and Farm Structure Across Licensed and Unlicensed Geographies", which is funded by California's Department of Cannabis Control. The project is a highly collaborative effort involving a team of researchers from UC Berkeley and University of Montana.

The project explores
1) why and how people move to different areas and the role that farming plays in these migrations,
2) the role of agriculture in people's lives and livelihoods, including farm work and investment dynamics,
3) medicinal plant cultivation and use practices, especially how cannabis is grown and used by Hmong farmers, and
4) law and policy, including interactions with law enforcement and criminal justice systems, and experiences navigating land and water use policy.

Responsibilities:

• Research team and community advisory board coordination


• Data collection and fieldwork, including qualitative interviews, participant observation, photovoice and other qualitative method


• Data processing and analysis


• Development of deliverables, including science and policy communication materials


• Outreach and communication with Hmong diasporic communities


• Community engagement, partner relationship building, and maintenance


• Mentoring of undergraduate assistants


• Report preparation


• Event planning

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent international degree)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
3 years of experience

Preferred qualifications

• Masters in Environmental Social Science or related field


• Fluency in Hmong language


• Familiarity and engagement with Southeast Asian diasporas


• Ability to travel within California for research


• Excellent writing and communication skills


• Experience working on team-based projects


• Record of academic and/or white paper publications

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04460

Help contact: cgetz@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Remote


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04460