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Posted: 27-Dec-24
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5897134
Assistant Specialist - Marino and Brown Lab
Position Overview:
The salary range for this position is $61,300-$68,300. 'Off-scale salaries', i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience
The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking a Assistant Specialist for the Pistachio Cultivar and Rootstock Breeding and Evaluation Program, under the supervision of Professors Pat J Brown and Giulia Marino. This is a full time, two year position (with the possibility and the interest to extend it longer) based at the Kearney Research and Extension Center (KARE) located at Parlier (CA), 200 miles south of the UC Davis campus. Duties include conducting field and laboratory research focused on characterizing the productive, horticultural and physiological performance of different Pistachio genotypes and rootstock-scion combinations under different management (irrigation level, planting density etc.) and environmental condition (low chill, soil salinity, high temperature). The Assistant Specialist will work directly with the PIs and is expected to coordinate and interact with project collaborators at UC Davis campus, and at various UC ANR and commercial sites.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in publishing research results, participate in research planning, implementation, and analysis, with opportunities for co-authorship in publications.
Per UCD-APM 330, Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. It is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a Doctoral degree in the relevant discipline.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (80% EFFORT)
A. Collaborate with other research and extension personnel affiliated with research activities involving the horticultural characterization of novel various Pistachio Cultivars and Rootstocks, under different environmental and management conditions. This includes but is not limited to:
1) Developing experimental designs and protocols
2) Coordinating with team members at UC Davis for sample collection and shipment
3) Building, calibrating and installing sensors for in field plant-based and environmental data collection
4) Performing field and laboratory data collection of biometric and physiological parameters, including bloom progression, nut quality parameters, yield data, tree growth, etc.)
5) Critically read scientific literature to define research objectives and protocols and interpret experimental results
6) Statistically analyze and interpret research data
7) Meet weekly with PI and others to discuss literature review, results and interpretations of data collected
8) Contribute to the production of scholarly manuscripts and extension and outreach material
- Evaluation of performance in research activities or in outreach activities as deemed applicable to the individual project in specialized areas, as documented by any of the following:
a. Publications that acknowledge the Specialist's significant and meaningful contribution to the work.
b. Publications on which the Specialist is an author.
c. Other evidence (e.g., letters from collaborators or principal investigators) that work done by the Specialist contributed to publishable research.
d. Active dissemination of information (beyond the boundaries of the campus) through informal instruction, presentations, or other means stemming from the Specialist's research accomplishments.
e. Other evidence of recognized expertise may include formal documentation of intellectual effort and participation in publishable research activities, first authorship on publications/patents, presentation of research at regional/national meetings, invitations to review grant proposals and/or journal articles, invitations to participate in research projects, and/or service on advisory panels.
9) Assist with lab maintenance, purchasing and inventory of equipment and supplies for experiments, organization of lab storage facilities.
B. Serve as a research coordinator for the 'Pistachio Cultivar and Rootstocks Breeding and Evaluation Program' projects conducted by PIs in the department, as resources permit. Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted communication between individual laboratories, data management and preparation of reports tailored to meet the needs of the requesting individual(s).
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10 % EFFORT)
A. Attend, present, and help organize appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations, such as the ASHS annual meeting, and various ANR and Industry-organized meetings such as the annual statewide Pistachio day, the Pistachio workgroup meeting, Farm Advisor field days, etc
B. Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10 % EFFORT)
A. May maintain liaison and respond to the needs of various industry organizations, state and federal agencies, and other external groups on issues related to area of expertise.
B. Participate in activities of committees within the department, college, campus and other University entities, as appropriate (events organizing committee, DEI committee, statewide pistachio Day and workgroup meetings)
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06841
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About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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