Staff Research Associate 3 - Mariposa, CA, Job ID 84894

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Staff Research Associate 3 - Mariposa, CA, Job ID 84894
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
Position Summary:
The UCANR Fire Network is a statewide team with expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including fire science and ecology, prescribed fire, home hardening and defensible space, community and regional planning, grazing and fire interactions, and much more. The Network includes specialists on UC campuses, advisors and staff in local communities, and broad networks of partners and volunteers. The goal of the Fire Network is to inspire and empower Californians, through research, education and outreach, policy, and training.
Department Summary:
The Staff Research Associate III (SRA III) will assist Fire Advisors in the full range of program implementation duties on methods to reduce wildfire risk, especially through prescribed fire, in Mariposa and Madera Counties. The incumbent will lead a program, overseeing employees with support from a Fire Advisor as needed, focused on helping to conduct, manage and evaluate an educational program and facilitate collaborative partnerships to increase the use of prescribed fire throughout the service areas. Field work includes assisting with field experiments, data collection of long-term monitoring plots, prescribed fire implementation, and working with landowners and research partners to coordinate research opportunities throughout the region. Office tasks include research data management, data summarization, development of social media content and formation of educational material for workshops and trainings on topics including but not limited to community wildfire preparedness, vegetation management, land stewardship, and prescribed fire.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
The home department is the ANR Fire Network. While this position normally is based in Mariposa, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.
Pay Scale: $71,852.07/year to $92,913.23/year
Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 04/02/2026.
Key Responsibilities:

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Location:
Mariposa
Salary:
71852.07092913.230
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Science And Engineering Associate Professionals

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