Hawai‘i Invasive Ant Program Lead

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i seeks an Invasive Ant Program Manager in Hawai‘i to lead the HAL research team, develop integrated ant management strategies, and manage program budgets. The role oversees fiscal and personnel operations and requires travel to field sites and meetings on short notice.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in biosecurity or invasive ant research, plus prior management of research staff and grant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, Entomology, or conservation-related field.
• Bachelor's with two years grad training or project management experience may substitute for a Master's.

Responsibilities

• Manages the invasive ant strategy for Hawai‘i and the HAL research program, including fiscal and HR management.
• Directs, supervises, and assigns work to HAL staff and drives to meetings/field work in UH vehicles.

Skills

Team leadership

Grant management

Biosecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Biology, Entomology, or conservation related field

Bachelor's Degree with two years of graduate training or project management experience substitute for Master's

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Statistical software

Job description

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i seeks an Invasive Ant Program Manager in Hawai‘i to lead the HAL research team, develop integrated ant management strategies, and manage program budgets. The role oversees fiscal and personnel operations and requires travel to field sites and meetings on short notice.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in biosecurity or invasive ant research, plus prior management of research staff and grant experience.