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CASPO is comprised of three diverse research units, AS (Atmospheric Science), PO (Physical Oceanography) and CR (Climate Research). Each unit was its own independent division until the three were combined into CASPO in 2007. The CASPO Business Office is the support hub of the research efforts of 55 academics in various titles (Professor, Research Scientist, Project Scientist and Specialist), several Research Associates/Visiting Scholars, 40 postdoctoral scholars, 44 graduate students and 130 staff. CASPO manages approximately $50 million in federal, state and private funds annually and manages an additional $2.8 million in discretionary funds. It occupies 51,000 square feet of space, including instructional and research support space, administrative offices and research labs. CASPO is home to the Instrumental Development Group (IDG), a recharge facility that builds and deploys a third of the world's data collecting sounding observers (SOLOs) and 7 to 10 ocean-going gliders, annually. In addition, CASPO manages the newly formed Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E). The CASPO Business Office is responsible for managing OA Section funds and activities, including budgeting and expenses related to new Researcher startup funding, bridge funding, seminars, student recruitment and meetings, building maintenance for Nierenberg Hall, OAR/Keck, and O&A space in MESOM, DeepSea Drilling and Seaweed Canyon. The majority of SIO's NOAA Cooperative Institute (CIMEAS) funding runs through CASPO and requires additional coordination with program staff. The Oceans and Atmosphere (OA) section is the largest of SIO's three sections comprising the CASPO and MPL Divisions.

The Research Analyst will use an in-depth understanding of programs and policies to improve health and mitigate climate change through environmental and behavioral interventions. The research will focus on built environment (i.e. transit, land use, bike and pedestrian infrastructure) and behavior change interventions to increase active travel and reduce vehicle miles travelled and the associated greenhouse gas emissions.

The Research Analyst will design studies, collect quantitative and qualitative data using quantitative and qualitative methods, and analyze data using multiple modeling techniques in order to analyze time series data, conduct spatial analyses and develop new decision support tools.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Master degree or PhD in environmental sciences, water sciences, atmospheric sciences, climate science or related field preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of research function. Expertise in theory-based, multilevel interventions, qualitative data collection and analysis, GIS, spatial analysis and time series modelling.

• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. Expertise in programming to include Stata amongst other programming languages.

• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation. Knowledge on how to develop statistical models to assess relationships between infrastructure and behavioral interventions with health, travel and climate-related outcomes.

• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Skills in scientific graphical representation, scientific writing and experience presenting at scientific conferences (poster, and oral presentations).

• Skills in project management. Strong time management skills. Can prioritize tasks. Meets deadlines.

• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations. This includes proposing new analyses, new conceptual ideas, or new workflow recommendations.

• Advanced knowledge and experience of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and Demonstrated experience in program evaluation including audit tools and quality control

• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility with the ability to work independently or within a team framework

• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead, train, monitor and supervise students or staff and provide direction to working groups and community collaborations

• Demonstrated experience with grant writing related to active transportation.

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $63,400 - $142,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.36 - $68.39

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

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