VP, Science & Research Infrastructure

Cary-Institute-of-Ecosystem-Studie; Village of Millbrook (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, based in Millbrook, NY, seeks a Vice President for Science to lead the development of robust support systems for laboratories, computation, and information access. The VP will ensure staff have the necessary resources and institutional backing to pursue high-impact, high-risk research and anticipate future needs.

The role requires a scientist with a proven track record in collaborative and synthetic research, cross-disciplinary leadership, and strong

Qualifications

• 15 years experience in ecology, ecosystem science or a related field.
• Experience developing and managing research support across multiple laboratories, departments, institutions, and/or collaborative research networks.
• Proven ability to think across diverse fields and sub-fields, and to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills employed to guide and motivate staff with a team approach while fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and kindness.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities (written and verbal).
• Experience in grant writing and fundraising across scales (projects to institutional initiatives).
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision for shared resources including laboratory/analytical, computational, and information resources in support of current and future institutional needs.
• Lead staff and budgets of science support and establish transparent priorities, processes, and timelines for resource access.
• Identify, catalyze, and amplify a scaled vision for research that aligns with funding opportunities and larger-scale initiatives.
• Oversee the review, reappointment, and promotion processes for core scientists as part of staff development.
• Manage internal funding resources and science grants, including proposals, review, and awards.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Fundraising

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative culture

Staff management

Education

PhD in ecology or related field

15 years ecology experience

Job description

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, based in Millbrook, NY, seeks a Vice President for Science to lead the development of robust support systems for laboratories, computation, and information access. The VP will ensure staff have the necessary resources and institutional backing to pursue high-impact, high-risk research and anticipate future needs.

The role requires a scientist with a proven track record in collaborative and synthetic research, cross-disciplinary leadership, and strong