College/Division
Global Institute of Sustainability
Grant Funded Position
This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.
Posted Rate of Pay
$50,000-$60,000 annually; DOE
Duties and Responsibilities
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), an affiliate of the Global Institute of Sustainability and a joint venture between Arizona State University and the University of Arkansas, has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Research Associate. The Research Associate will be responsible for research and development of TSC Knowledge Products around the environmental and social impacts of consumer goods supply chains. This involves assisting in the coordination of day-to-day activities of the research team and assist in developing methodology and tools to improve the research work flow and provide support as necessary for additional research projects within TSC.
Responsibilities include:
-Consumer product sustainability research and coordination;
-Work with Project and Research Managers to execute project timelines and goals;
-Work with the technical copy editors to ensure deliverables are meeting quality standards set by TSC;
-Assure compliance with TSC data security and management and intellectual property policies;
-Perform research on environmental and social impacts of assigned product categories;
-Develop and manage revisions of documents on assigned product categories;
-Train new research team members on methods and processes for research;
-Support research activities with China research partners;
-Train and assist student researchers with research process and literature interpretation;
-Manage transition process for research content into a research database and participate in the continuous improvement of the database in future phases;
-Coordinate closely with their colleagues to harmonize process and procedures between Arizona State University and University of Arkansas;
-Engage with academic and other research partners through sponsored research and strategic partnerships to further TSC research goals;
-Participate in internal meetings and coordinate work with other TSC staff;
-Communicate in a clear and timely fashion the status of TSC deliverables under supervision to both internal and external stakeholders;
-Ensure TSC deliverables exceed quality expectations set within the SMRS framework;
-Travel (up to 10% time).
DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM; evenings and weekends as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Physical Science, Social Science, Engineering, or related field and with related industry or research experience; or, any equivalent combination of years of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in: working in a complex and academic research laboratory setting; life cycle assessment and sustainability sciences; developing and maintaining databases and reports.
Strong research skills with the ability to perform research in a deadline-driven business environment, and be committed to TSC’s mission.
Solid project and program management skills, including organizing, prioritizing and managing resources.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Department Statement/Gen Info
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) consists of over 100 corporate, NGO, government, and academic stakeholder organizations who are driving a new generation of products and supply chains that address today’s sustainability imperatives. TSC is doing so by focusing on develop science and tools that enable rigorous and cost-effective measurement and reporting of consumer product sustainability. The current focus is on identifying environmental and social hotspots, and associated improvement opportunities and key performance indicators for several hundred consumer product categories. More information about TSC can be found here: http://www.sustainabilityconsortium.org/
The Global Institute of Sustainability conducts research, education, and problem-solving related to sustainability, with a special focus on urban environments. The Institute initiates and nurtures work on issues of sustainability across many departments on the four campuses of ASU, and collaborates with other academic institutions, governments, businesses and industries, and community groups locally, nationally, and globally.
Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will also be conducted.
Standard Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Close Date
Initial Close Date June 28, 2013. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated. Please visit www.academicjobsonline.org to apply. Applicants must submit letter outlining qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae or resume, and the name, email address, and/or telephone number for three professional references. Only electronic applications will be accepted.