POSITION OVERVIEW

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis seeks to potentially fill 3 non-tenured, academic term appointments as a Junior Specialist. This position will aid in interdisciplinary studies of the interactions of hydrology and ecology in montane stream and meadow systems.

Research (90%)

Duties include participation in field studies to collect aquatic habitat data, biologic data, geospatial data using GPS equipment, and water quality attributes; management of large databases and datasets; literature review and data collection associated with the application of environmental flows and stream restoration; and participation in data entry, post-processing, data synthesis, and statistical analysis.

Professional Competence & Activity (5%)

Conduct literature searches and help write annual reports to funders. Participation in the creative activities of publishing research and designing future research including reviewing journal articles; engaging in discussions of research to assist in interpreting results; and assisting senior researchers in preparing manuscripts for peer-review journals. Present research results at local and regional scientific meetings, if applicable.

University and Public Service (5%)

Participate in department and campus committees as allowed by funding source.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies, or related field

• Current California Driver’s License

• Experience collecting data in riverine environments

• Experience working with diverse groups in the field with a variety of stream sampling techniques

• Experience in team-based work that requires communication, decision-making skills, cooperation, and leadership

• Knowledge of statistical analysis

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and remain focused for long periods of time while conducting online and computer-based research

• Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds of field equipment repetitively during field sampling days of 8-10 hours duration in weather conditions spanning cold winter rains to hot summer days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing large datasets and creation of databases

• Experience with geospatial analysis and GPS-based field survey methods

• Knowledge of environmental flow applications

• Knowledge of stream restoration practices

• Experience with data analysis and technical writing

• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access; ArcGIS; and Program R software.

• Ability to mentor and lead undergraduate and similar field assistants

In general, it is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a Master’s or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline or a baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of experience with the specialized methods as a Junior Specialist 

SALARY RANGE

A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100.00, at Step 1 or $56,600 at Step 2

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: October 3, 2024

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received later will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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