Position Announcement:
Manager of the Alaska SAR Facility (ASF) Science Center at the
University of Alaska Geophysical Institute
For more information see job announcement at:
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/admin/human_resources/Jobs/03-092SciCtrMgr.htm
Review of applicants begins 14 March 2003
Job Summary: Serves as Manager of the Alaska SAR Facility (ASF) Science
Center. Implements policies and procedures, oversees product quality
issues, user community interaction, user tools and advanced algorithm
development, outreach activities; and forecasts research trends and
directions. The Science Center Manager is directly responsible for
managing administrative and technical staff, as well as, for interacting
with the User Working Group to ensure that ASF meets user needs. Serves
as principle spokes-person for the science operations of ASF to the user
community, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and
the public.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in science, engineering or software related field
is preferred. Must understand scientific research, as well as the
operational needs to support a large user community. Complex
scientific/technical project leadership and management experience.
Knowledge of SAR, SAR processing hardware and software, NASA Distributed
Active Archive Center requirements and user community product needs.
Must possess sound business practices and human resource skills.
Experience in preparing government proposals, contract management and
contract negotiating skills.
All finalists may be subject to a background check.
Application: A UAF employment application must be submitted. A complete
copy of the vacancy announcement and application form can be downloaded
at: http://www.gi.alaska.edu/admin/human_resources/ or picked up in
person. Submit application with resume, cover letter and at least 3
references by 5 p.m. on closing date to: Julie Wegner, Human Resource
Coordinator, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, (903
Koyukuk Drive), P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320, Tel: (907)
474-7791, Fax: (907) 474-7395, E-mail: julie.wegner [at] gi.alaska.edu
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled, Review of applicants to begin on March
14, 2003
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and educational institution