University of California - Davis

The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources at the University of California is seeking a highly motivated individual to coordinate and conduct data analyses, public science communication, and field research on projects related to agricultural water+energy sustainability, "smart" irrigation management, and drought resilience.. Learn supporting software skills for science communication such as Adobe Creative Software including Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Premier Pro. A Bachelor's degree in plant science, plant biology, horticulture, agronomy, soil science, hydrology, or other related field.. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan." There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

junior specialist

Position overview Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for Jr. Specialist position is $51,300 at Step 1 or $54,600 at Step 2 Application Window Open date: March 15, 2024 Next review date: Friday, Apr 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Apr 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description
The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources at the University of California is seeking a highly motivated individual to coordinate and conduct data analyses, public science communication, and field research on projects related to agricultural water+energy sustainability, "smart" irrigation management, and drought resilience. The selected candidate will be working as part of several multi-institution projects with opportunities to collaborate with scientists and extension professionals across California. The candidate will have the opportunity to interface with the public via the design of outreach exhibits and tools for the Conservation Irrigation Lab. The successful candidate will be part of sensor- driven field studies to evaluate soil, crop and aerial reflectance decision support tools for irrigation decision support. The evaluations and supporting data will be made available to California growers and food-energy-water stakeholders through a public web platform in order to provide detailed, comprehensive, and generalizable information of different irrigation decision support tools and stimulate more widespread adoption of smart irrigation practices, reducing California's overall energy and water use, while maintaining food production. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is interested in developing a variety of skills and expertise to pursue a successful graduate career in environmental science. Research (60%): Conduct fundamental research on soil-plant-water relations in irrigated Central Valley systems * Deploy sensors and collect data to monitor evapotranspiration, soil moisture, and soil water potential in on- farm experiments * Measure plant parameters like Stem Water Potential, Leaf Area Index, and Photosynthesis * Collect soil samples and measure soil physical properties important for water management * Estimate coupled water-energy budgets using agroecosystem models * Use R and Python to work with real-world data and create informative tools for farmers * Assist in organizing project advisory group meetings with stakeholders from government, academic, extension, agricultural, tech, and private sectors * Prepare and write manuscripts for publication * Present results at conferences and meetings via poster or oral presentations University and Public Service (35%): Extension and Outreach within California agriculture community. * Develop platforms for user-friendliness, and adoption of irrigation decision support tools in the context of California Energy needs * Create, capture, and edit several science communication products including photos, social media stories, videos, podcasts, and websites * Learn supporting software skills for science communication such as Adobe Creative Software including Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Premier Pro Professional Competence (5%): The Junior Specialist will be encouraged to attend and present at regular laboratory group meetings, attend seminars at the university, and local scientific and extension meetings to present data. Additionally, the Junior Specialist will have opportunities to present novel research at a national conference. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Working long hours in extreme weather conditions. * Travel away from home for periods of time * Handling and moving heavy items and equipment. * Be able to lift 50 pounds to chest height. * Ergonomic hazards including heavy lifting, repetitive motions, awkward motions, crushing or pinching injuries etc. * Exposure to agricultural herbicides and pesticides. * Climb ladders to work on top of machinery and with equipment in tight, confined areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT * Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate motor vehicles. Department : https://lawr.ucdavis.edu/about/employment Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Bachelor's degree in plant science, plant biology, horticulture, agronomy, soil science, hydrology, or other related field. (degree required at start of appointment) [Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience. The University will not appoint postdoctoral scholars or individuals with advanced degrees or three plus years of relevant work experience as Junior Specialists.] Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE: * Agricultural farming operations. * Equipment procurement systems. * Keep and maintain inventory of supplies. * Communicate orally and in writing. * Standard/safe laboratory and field practices. * Standard protocols regarding safely working in an agricultural environment. * Enter and record data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice guidelines. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. * Work with diverse teams/growers. * Be able to troubleshoot and make new decisions during changing conditions Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Outline your interest and qualifications, as well as your experience relevant to this position. Reference requirements 2-3 required (contact information only) Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06383 Help contact: dacrum@ucdavis.edu About UC Davis
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals' with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan." There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Job location
Davis, CA
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