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UC Santa Barbara
Descripción de la Empresa
Universidad de California, Santa Bárbara (UCSB)
SedeSanta Bárbara, CA, Estados Unidos
Fundada1891
TamañoAproximadamente 9,300 empleados en el sector energético de la Costa Central con un valor industrial regional de $2.3 mil millones (fuente: reachcentralcoast.org).
Qué Hacemos
La UC Santa Bárbara es una universidad pública de investigación que se centra en la eficiencia energética, las tecnologías de energía limpia y la sostenibilidad a través de sus destacados institutos y programas. El Instituto de Eficiencia Energética (IEE) es una entidad clave que realiza investigaciones académicas en lugar de producción comercial de energía renovable, ofreciendo oportunidades laborales principalmente en investigación, facultad, posdoctorado, estudiantes de posgrado y roles administrativos dentro de estos programas (fuente: wikipedia.org; iee.ucsb.edu; wikipedia.org).
Proyectos y Trayectoria
UCSB ha llevado a cabo varios proyectos notables de energía renovable en su campus, incluyendo un Acuerdo de Compra de Energía (PPA) en múltiples sitios en 2018 que aumentó significativamente la capacidad de generación renovable en el lugar. Se completó un sistema solar de 424 kW en el Estacionamiento 22, financiado por tarifas estudiantiles, y hay planes para expandir un sitio de 15 MW en 5 MW adicionales en 2026, utilizando créditos fiscales de inversión. Además, se ha establecido una instalación de investigación de agrivoltaicos de 450 kW (fuente: energy.ucsb.edu; dailynexus.com; youtube.com). El Pabellón de Aprendizaje Interactivo, actualmente en construcción, será el primer edificio totalmente eléctrico del campus alimentado por energía solar y UC Clean Power, con el objetivo de operar de manera carbono-neutral.
Desarrollos Recientes
En 2025, el director fundador del IEE, John E. Bowers, se retiró, y Steven P. DenBaars asumió el cargo, integrando el Centro de Iluminación de Estado Sólido y Electrónica de Energía (SSLEEC) para ampliar su alcance (fuente: wikipedia.org). UCSB también publicó su Plan Maestro de Energía Limpia en febrero de 2025, que busca más del 90% de reducción en las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de Alcance 1 a través de la electrificación total de los sistemas de calefacción y agua caliente en un plazo de 20 años (fuente: independent.com). El programa de Estudios Ambientales celebró su 55 aniversario en mayo de 2025, destacando su importancia histórica derivada del derrame de petróleo de 1969 que llevó al establecimiento del primer programa de este tipo en la nación.
Trabajar Allí
UCSB ofrece una amplia gama de roles, incluyendo facultad de investigación, investigadores posdoctorales, estudiantes de posgrado, ingenieros, científicos sociales y analistas de políticas en varios departamentos como Ingeniería Eléctrica y de Computación, Materiales, Física, Química y Estudios Ambientales. La contratación principal ocurre en el campus de Santa Bárbara/Goleta, incluyendo Henley Hall, que alberga el IEE (fuente: engineering.ucsb.edu; cetlab.es.ucsb.edu; wikipedia.org). La cultura en UCSB enfatiza la colaboración interdisciplinaria, fomentando una comunidad que alienta el activismo y la participación a través de varios programas e iniciativas.
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Job Description
The Vernon and Mary Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration is a center under the Office of Research. The Cheadle Center fulfills the University's mission of education, research, and outreach through its stewardship and restoration of campus lands, and preservation and management of natural history collections.
The Cheadle Center promotes teaching diverse undergraduate courses in EEMB, Environmental Studies, and Geology. It supports faculty, staff, and student research interests by providing field and lab-based resources. In addition, the Cheadle Center houses regionally focused collections of terrestrial plants, algae, and vertebrates, as well as an extensive plant anatomy collection. The Center satisfies the University's obligation to provide stewardship of campus lands, rich in biodiversity. Through the ecological restoration program, the Center encourages land restoration on and near campus. The Kids in Nature outreach program fulfills K-12 educational goals, while staff and faculty curators provide scientific information and advise to private entities.
Benefits Of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.
Brief Summary Of Job Duties
Under supervision by the Staff Research Associate II (Project Manager), and LAIII (Restoration Coordinator), the Restoration Ecology Assistant will implement the routine aspects for the implementation of the North Campus Open Space Project, and other CCBER natural areas as needed. Responsibilities include training student workers, interns and volunteers, assisting with plant propagation at the restoration nursery and greenhouse, participation in site preparation, exotic weed control, planting, and other duties related to monitoring and education/outreach. All tasks are regularly reviewed for quality and completeness.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years Work Experience
Special Conditions Of Employment
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" Means Any Violation Of The Policies Or Laws Governing Conduct At The Applicant's Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Or Laws Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Discrimination, Dishonesty, Or Unethical Conduct, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC's Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions And Percentages Of Time
- 70% Site Duties: Implement routine duties associated with the restoration and maintenance of the project site(s) including but not limited to weed eradication, planting, irrigation, and erosion control under the supervision of senior staff.
- 10% Greenhouse Duties: Assists with native plant propagation efforts at the restoration nursery and greenhouse including seed collection, seedling germination, transplanting, organization, and general greenhouse maintenance under supervision of senior staff.
- 10% Monitoring: Assists with aspects of the monitoring program for the restoration site including routine data collection, and data entry under close supervision of senior staff. May implement rare plant or small project monitoring under general supervision.
- 10% Education/Outreach: Participates in educational responsibilities, and supports CCBER's mission of environmental outreach aimed at the campus community, and the general public.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
- Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations
The University of California endeavors to make https://www.jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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29 julio 2026
29 julio 2026
Tiempo completo
Presencial
Escuela
USD 27–28 per hour
- Santa Barbara, California, Estados Unidos
1-3 years preferred
UTC-07:00