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Davis, CA | United States

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Postdoctoral Scholar in Rice Sustainability (Linquist Lab)

Position Overview:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year . The salary range for this position is $64,480-77,327. '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 lab lead by Dr. Linquist focuses on the sustainable intensification of rice systems. Particular areas of emphasis include fertility management, nutrient cycling, cropping systems, water use/quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. No-till (NT) rice systems have the advantages of conserving water, allowing for early planting, and reducing tillage costs; however, these systems have not been evaluated in California, which produces 20% of US rice. Dr. Linquist's lab has been studying these systems for the past year, and given the encouraging results, we plan to continue in this line of research. Based on last year's research, yields are comparable to conventional systems. Dr. Linquist currently has a PhD student studying the basic agronomy and fertility management in these systems. This post-doc position will focus on quantifying water use and GHG emissions from these systems. The position will be based at the University of California, Davis campus. Research will be conducted both at the Rice Experiment Station (located about 1.5 hours to the north) and on-farm. The post-doc will work under supervision of Dr. Bruce Linquist. Specific responsibilities will be to quantify water use and GHG emissions in NT systems compared to conventional systems in field settings. The selected candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing field trials toward this goal. This will require a lot of time in the field and the candidate must be able to work under conditions which are often hot and muddy. He/she will be expected to design experiments, conduct field and laboratory measurements, work with a gas chromatograph (GC), prepare/complete project reports, publish peer-reviewed research papers and extension articles, give presentations at scientific meetings, grower field days and grower meetings. The selected candidate may also supervise field and lab technicians and undergraduate student and be expected to work as part of a team.

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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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