3 Junior Specialist - Hydro-Ecology Of Montane Streams and Meadows

Position overview



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

Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 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

Department: https://environment.ucdavis.edu/programs/center-watershed-sciences

Qualifications


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

* 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 (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

* 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

Application Requirements



Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Research (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06770

Help contact: mgoetze@ucdavis.edu

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Job location
Davis, CA

Location: El Macero, CA, US

Posted Date: 11/29/2024