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Davis, CA | United States

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Job description

Asst. / Assoc. Project Scientist - Working Lands Innovation Center

Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500.00 - $93,300.00 for Asst. Project Scientist and $87,900.00 - $112,000.00.00 for Assoc. Project Scientist

The Working Lands Innovation Center (WLIC; ), part of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment (IE), is dedicated to the study of soil quality and carbon sequestration in irrigated and dryland agricultural systems in California. Under Director Professor Isabel Montanez, the WLIC provides a platform where researchers identify and test novel practices and technologies to build resilient agricultural cropping systems that store soil carbon and contribute to atmospheric CO2 drawdown. Among WLIC ongoing experiments is a study of the effectiveness of Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) and its interactions with established soil carbon improvement practices such as compost and biochar application. Practice effectiveness is measured by soil C stock changes, greenhouse gas fluxes, yields, resource-use and environmental impacts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

I. RESEARCH (90%)

Research activity (50%)
This position involves making creative contributions to and engaging in collaborative development and expansion of an active research program in the areas of climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture. The candidate will help to define and implement research goals in consultation with the Director. They will design specific projects, utilizing WLIC existing trials and resources and involving selection of appropriate methods and techniques. Work will include statistical analyses, modeling and other evaluations of data sets of soil characteristic, agronomic, irrigation, climate and economic data. The candidate will supervise students and staff in collection of new data, and provide expert support on technical aspects of research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments.

Assistance with Grant Acquisition and Fund-raising (20%)
The candidate will be assisting the Director with identifying synergies and opportunities to pursue grant proposals to extend and expand research activities at WLIC. This will include assisting the Director on writing proposals for extramural funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations, as well as working with teams of investigators applying for interdisciplinary proposals for research at IE. The candidate will also work with the Director and Institute development staff to help identify opportunities and support the preparation of proposals for endowment and gift funding.

Publication activities (20%)
Candidate will take the lead in preparation of peer-reviewed articles, as well as participate as co-author in collaborative articles from group projects at WLIC. Candidate will also lead and participate in writing technical reports and articles for the popular press and social media.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5%)
The candidate will attend seminars and workshops to present research results and give oral
presentations to public and professional interest groups.

IV. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%)
The candidate will engage in public outreach activities that include informal instruction and presentation of research results to farmers, non-profits, state agencies, and industry during workshops and field days.

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• Curriculum Vitae - Current/updated C.v.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Statement of Research (Optional)
  
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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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