University of California, Davis
Location
Davis, CA | United States
Job description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 at Step 1 or $54,600 at Step 2
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: February 14, 2024
Next review date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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%)
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE & ACTIVITY (5%)
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:
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
B.S. in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Agroecology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Hydrology, Soil Science, Plant Science, or related fields.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Reference requirements
Help contact: [email protected]
ABOUT UC DAVIS
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at:
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.
The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
JOB LOCATION
Davis, CA
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