Bard College - New York, NY
posted 5 months ago
Bard's Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities (CESH) is seeking a Community Sciences Lab Manager to maintain and cultivate ongoing collaborations with students, faculty, and staff across the Hudson Valley. This role focuses on environmental health, environmental justice, and building resilience against climate change through scientific inquiry. The successful candidate will be oriented towards community-based organizing and community science, demonstrating a curiosity for scientific approaches to air and water quality. The position requires managing a field-heavy research and teaching laboratory, as well as overseeing a network of air and water quality monitors. Previous experience in fieldwork and lab work is preferred but not mandatory. The Community Sciences Lab Manager will prioritize community-based scientific questions and needs over individual faculty research, necessitating a unique blend of scientific and community-oriented approaches. High scientific standards will be maintained in both fieldwork and laboratory settings, while also ensuring effective communication with collaborators and community leaders in accessible terms. Skills in translation and presentation, including web content, social media, talks, and posters, are essential to engage non-scientific audiences. Candidates with demonstrated aptitude or experience in cross-disciplinary communication are encouraged to apply.