Junior Specialist in Crop Sensing Group | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
Location
Davis, CA | United States
Job description
Junior Specialist in Crop Sensing Group Position Overview: A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 at Step 1 or $54,600 at Step 2
Join the innovative Crop Sensing Group, a dynamic interdisciplinary team composed of USDA-ARS and UC Davis experts. We seek an enthusiastic Junior Specialist to contribute to our groundbreaking Crop Sensing science and technology research. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of agricultural technology, working on projects that span from leaf-level studies to regional satellite remote sensing.
RESEARCH (90%)- Play an integral role in field and laboratory research activities, focusing on the advancement of crop sensing technologies.
- Deploy, operate, and maintain research-scale equipment in field experiments across various settings, including UC Davis experimental plots and commercial vineyards/orchards involved in the GRAPEX and T-REX projects.
- Collaborate closely with the Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) team to collect LiDAR, thermal, and hyperspectral data from diverse field sites.
- Conduct laboratory analysis of plant and soil samples, contributing to data synthesis and presentation for academic and extension audiences.
- Engage in publishable research activities, including participating in discussions about research directions, interpreting results, and contributing to scientific publications.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE & ACTIVITY (5%)-Participate in group meetings and training activities
- Equipment maintenance, assisting the PIs with regulatory compliance and chemical inventory activities, maintaining laboratory protocols and training records, ordering supplies, and interacting with vendors.
- Engage in publishable research activities, including participating in discussions about research directions, interpreting results, and contributing to scientific publications.
UNIVERSITY & PUBLIC SERVICE (5%) The candidate will assist in recruiting, training, and researching undergraduate students. Training will include basic field methods, techniques, and equipment use. Subject to funding availability, the candidate will present at regional meetings and/or national conferences.
Join us in this exciting role and contribute to the future of agricultural science and technology. Apply today to be a part of our cutting-edge research team at UC Davis and USDA-ARS!
Work Environment: - This position is hosted by a USDA laboratory at UC Davis.
- Work involves both laboratory and field settings, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
- Collaborative work under the guidance of USDA-ARS researchers, including scientists and field support staff from the Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems ARS-USDA unit ().
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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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