Staff Research Associate 2 Non-Exempt Davis, CA, Job ID 78076

Staff Research Associate 2 Non-Exempt Davis, CA, Job ID 78076

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

Essential Functions: Use computer farm budget generator programs to develop enterprise budgets. Perform data processing and computations on Microsoft computer spreadsheets and statistical software such as STATA to analyze data on farm management practices. Develop charts, graphs, tables, and general drafts for the crop enterprise budgets, plus additional publications, reports, newsletters, etc. using Microsoft computer software.

Collaborate with UCCE farm advisors as appropriate on field experiments that involve the farm management economics program including input applications and data collections. Collect and store parameter database including production practices, prices, and interest rates, from primary and secondary sources. Assist in training UC staff and academics on preparing data for use in the farm budget generator program. Maintain databases used in analyses including pesticide use and farm production.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is the Ag Issues Center. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $28.88/hour to $37.36/hour

Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 5/16/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

35%

Using a farm budget generator program (training provided) will complete agriculture costs of production budgets.

10%

Develop charts, graphs, tables and general drafts for publications, reports, newsletters, etc. using Microsoft computer software.

25%

Maintain databases on farm equipment and materials, prices and interest rates, pesticide use applications and crop production.

30%

Collaborate with farm advisors on field experiments to collect information from crop budgets including production practices and costs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent experience / training in any of the following: economics, business, finance, production economics, agricultural production.
• Experience with Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.
• Some knowledge of statistical analysis package (SAS, STATA or similar).
• Overall familiarity with PC hardware.
• Detail oriented and able to work with lots of numbers.
• Experience in agricultural production cost development.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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