University Job Title

Shared Facility Director

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (P6)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

21 Sachem Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus:

Provide remote sensing research support and resources at the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions (YCGS). Reporting to the Managing Director supervise support team members including the Earth Observation Lab manager, research software engineer(s), data analyst(s), and student research assistants.

Essential Duties

1. Manages the day-to-day operations of shared equipment in a research facility. 2. Supervises administrative and technical staff related to the running of the facility. 3. Develops and implements protocols to facilitate user research. 4. Trains users on the operation and safe use of facility and equipment. 5. Maintains safety and regulatory compliance of facility and equipment. 6. Manages research, consults on research design, and projects associated with research of users. 7. Supports quality, integrity, and security of data outputs of equipment. 8. Designs research processes, implements and projects cost estimates. 9. In close collaboration with Business Office, develops sound business procedures for accurate scheduling and billing. Maintains source documentation for cost accounting purposes. 10. Interacts with vendors, suppliers, manufacturing companies, and other research institutions to develop and design specialized equipment and protocols. 11. Exchanges technical information. Stays abreast of new research technologies and safety advances. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

PhD or equivalent in a related field and a minimum of five years related work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Experienced in satellite image analysis and Google Earth Engine.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Skilled in configuring desktops, working with gridded climate data, and using tools like ENVI, GDAL, GRASS, and Awk.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Proficient in Python, R, and other languages.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Knowledgeable about remote sensing data products, satellite data portals, and basic GIS applications.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

PhD in environmental or earth sciences, computer science, or related discipline and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Drone pilot license preferred.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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