VP, Science & Research Infrastructure

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; Village of Millbrook (NY); Presencial; USD 250.000 - 350.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, based in Millbrook, NY, seeks a visionary Vice President for Science to lead robust support systems for our scientists and to catalyze growth in research infrastructure. This executive will ensure access to labs, computing, and information resources and will secure funding for cutting-edge ecological research.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, the VP will align scientific priorities with institutional strategy, manage staff and budgets, and

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Lead the process of defining and establishing robust and integrated systems of support for labs, computational facilities, and information access.
• Catalyze a scaled vision for research by bringing together themes into larger initiatives and securing funding opportunities.
• Oversee annual reviews, reappointment and promotion processes for core scientists as part of staff development.
• Manage internal grants, fellowships and funding resources to build collaborations and support high-risk, high-reward research.
• Represent the Institute to professional societies, governments, agencies, and media to amplify Cary’s science.

Conocimientos

Leadership and staff management

Interpersonal and communication

Grant writing and fundraising

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Integrity and professionalism

Cross-lab collaboration

Strategic thinking

Educación

PhD in ecology or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, based in Millbrook, NY, seeks a visionary Vice President for Science to lead robust support systems for our scientists and to catalyze growth in research infrastructure. This executive will ensure access to labs, computing, and information resources and will secure funding for cutting-edge ecological research.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, the VP will align scientific priorities with institutional strategy, manage staff and budgets, and