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Director of the European Research Center on Transportation and Climate Policy

Employer
University of California, Davis
Location
Davis, CA
Closing date
Jan 31, 2022

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
Department Description

This position will provide development and management of the European Research Center research programs. This position is also directly involved in core ITS activities, including managing tasks under contracts, interacting with government officials and various stakeholders, attending events, etc. The UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis) is a growing interdisciplinary Organized Research Unit (ORU) with an international reputation in advanced transportation technologies, travel behavior analysis, and energy and environmental aspects of transportation. The Institute currently manages major research programs, centers, hosts a graduate program in Transportation, Technology & Policy, and sponsors a comprehensive program of seminars and conferences. It is the only sub-college unit on campus with its own fundraising officers.

Job Summary

Salary Range

$102,000-$266,100 (Grade 28)

Responsibilities

Under general direction of the Director for the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis), the Director of the European Research Center provides vision and intellectual leadership for research and outreach activities for the center. Responsible for leading all research activities including defining research directions.

Independently manage and provide technical and academic direction to support administrative and academic staff. Works closely with faculty, staff and extramurally funded programs housed within ITS-Davis to enhance the visibility and impact of the Institute, including developing partnerships with a broad range of constituents in education, local state national, and international agencies and legislative bodies.

Respond to emerging initiatives and optimize ITS resources in responding to research and operational needs. Provide ongoing organizational and programmatic review to continually identify opportunities for improving funding to support new center. Develop and participate in opportunities for writing contract and grant proposals in collaboration with faculty and staff in ITS.

Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or terminal degree in engineering, economics, transportation policy, or related field.
  • Experience with strategic development, planning and fiscal management. Maintaining collaborative working relationships among international stakeholders and University partners including industry, government, the non-profit sector and the community.
  • Experience working with world-class researchers as well as industry executives, high-level managers, state and local government decision makers on a technical, programmatic, and policy issues related to sustainable transportation.
  • Successful experience in professional development activities, grant development, preparation, editing and publication, educational research activities, and long-term monitoring of collaborative projects.
  • Experience and exceptional communication skills to work with a broad, diverse spectrum of professionals concerned with sustainable transportation.
  • Management and leadership experience in planning, budgeting, organization, decision-making, and supervision
  • Extensive experience developing successful research proposals.
  • Extensive experience in coordinating or directing policy, practice, research and/or technical research.
  • Experience successfully competing for large-scale private, state and/or Federal grants.
  • Extensive knowledge of energy and sustainable transportation related research, technologies, development programs, and policies.
  • Professional presentation skills, with the skills to write for and speak to multiple audiences.
  • Demonstrated insight into emerging initiatives in sustainable transportation policy, practice, and funding. Understanding of the university academic environment, scholarly research, and the benefits of research-based practice.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience working in a university or academic setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the policy context for collaborative research. Understanding of the state and federal legislative processes and the interaction of policy, research, and practice.

Special Requirements

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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