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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Academic Administrator VII - NEO Surveyor Project Manager in Los Angeles, California
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Job #JPF09382
EARTH, PLANETARY, AND SPACE SCIENCES / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA
Position overview Position title: Academic Administrator VII / NEO Surveyor Project manager
Salary range: See Table 34 (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $148,866-$$172,231.
Application Window
Open date: May 22, 2024
Next review date: Saturday, Jun 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Jun 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
Job Title: NEO Surveyor Project Manager
Payroll Title: Academic Administrator VII
Appointment: 100% time
Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS)
The UCLA Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences invites applications for a position in the Academic Adminstrator Series to serve as Project Manager for the Mainzer Research Group at UCLA. Prof. Mainzer is the Principal Investigator (PI) of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission.
Duties:
Oversee procurement of the large-format (2K x 2K) infrared detectors, including focal planes and associated control electronics, produced by Teledyne Imaging Sensors in Camarillo, CA for the two infrared channels of NEO Surveyor instrument.
Oversee integration of the focal planes into the Observatory.
Manage technical and programmatic Teledyne subcontracts for these state-of-the-art detectors, including ensuring that schedule and cost objectives are met.
Support design, development, integration, and test of cables associated with the focal planes.
Manage testing of additional non-flight devices at UCLA to ensure that science requirements can be met and may assist the NEO Surveyor Principal Investigator (PI) and her team with analysis of the test data.
Contract technical management of other procurements involving infrared detectors that support the PI’s research projects.
Manage all other subcontracts associated with the NEO Surveyor mission at UCLA, including science team members and other institutional partners.
Assist the NEO Surveyor PI in managing the science team and the mission’s education and public outreach efforts.
The incumbent will supervise a team of nine research and administrative staff. Supervisory duties will include working with the PI on hiring, compensation, discipline, and dismissal.
Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator of the NEO mission, the academic administrator will manage procurement and will support all other areas of operations.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications for the position are a Ph.D. in physics, planetary science, astronomy, electrical engineering, or the equivalent with at least 20 years of experience in design, development, and test of infrared detector arrays, electro-optical systems, and management of complex technical and scientific programs is required. Experience with design and layout of printed circuit boards and mechanical and electrical design of cryogenic cables is required.
To apply, candidates must submit (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c) statement of research, (d) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and (e) 3 references (including names and contact information). Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit website at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09382 beginning May 22, 2024 and reviews of submitted applications will commence on June 22, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Ph.D. in physics, planetary science, astronomy, electrical engineering, or the equivalent with at least 20 years of experience in design, development, and test of infrared detector arrays, electro-optical systems, and management of complex technical and scientific programs is required.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Experience with design and layout of printed circuit boards and mechanical and electrical design of cryogenic cables is required.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates (https://equity.ucla.edu/programs-resources/faculty-search-process/faculty-search-committee-resources/sample-guidance/) and related EDI Statement FAQ (https://ucla.app.box.com/v/edi-statement-faqs) document.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information for your references. Your references may or may not be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09382
Help contact: sean@epss.ucla.edu
About UCLA
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.
The University of California 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.
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA