Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno, under the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (CABNR), invites applications for a Research Scientist position in the Bisbing Lab, housed within the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science (NRES), located in Reno, Nevada.

This scientific leadership role will guide the lab's grant proposal development and enhance scholarly output, with a major emphasis on advancing the Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX) initiative, a large-scale, applied research project focused on forest resilience and adaptive management. The successful candidate will combine domain expertise with strategic oversight to secure funding and drive high-impact publications in service of the lab's mission.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive grant proposal development and submission processes, identifying funding opportunities aligned with laboratory research priorities
• Supervise and mentor a team of Master's-level scientists, providing guidance on research methodologies, professional development, and career advancement
• Develop high-impact manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, coordinating multi-author publications and ensuring rigorous scientific standards
• Collaborate with principal investigators to establish research priorities and strategic direction for the AMEX project
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful grant performance and compliance
• Foster partnerships with external collaborators, industry partners, and funding agencies to expand research opportunities
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and contribute to the laboratory's visibility in the scientific community

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree and seven (7) years experience in Forestry and/or Ecology and strong evidence of publication success
• Proven track record of successful grant acquisitions and peer-reviewed publications
• Experience managing research teams and mentoring junior scientists
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD and a minimum of 5 years experience in Forestry and/or Ecology and strong evidence of publication success

Licensure:

A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license within 30 days of appointment.

Schedule and Travel:

Variable work schedule

Occasional travel

Compensation:

Research Scientist, 12-month

Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees:

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program:

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information:

The Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs to educate, inspire and prepare the next generation of scientists. Department faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research in Air, Water, Soils, plants and wildlife.