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: February 7, 2025
Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 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
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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)
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Reference requirements
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Date Posted: 03 May 2025
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