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Posted: 02-Mar-23
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3957899
Junior Specialist - Patrick H. Brown Labortory
The Patrick H. Brown Lab in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis is seeking a Junior Specialist with an interest in plant nutrition and agriculture-based research to assist with and conduct research in mitigating boron toxicity in almonds. The Junior Specialist will work with a research associate to develop methods to quantify symptoms of toxicity as well as measure leaf stomatal conductance on trees treated with various levels of irrigated boron concentrations. Primary duties will include; 1) Identifying boron toxicity symptoms qualitatively and assigning a range of quantifiers for each symptom, 2) Collecting and processing plant and soil samples according to publishable research methods, 3) Processing and interpreting data into publishable results, 4) Creatively solving issues that arise during project implementation, and 5) Operating a wide range of field and laboratory research tools to achieve project goals. The Junior Specialist will be expected to be a full participating contributor to scientific and public outreach products resulting from this work: research papers in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at annual conferences, and field day outreach events.
NATURE AND PURPOSE
The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment or with social science research methods) in the planning and execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined area and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide leadership, facilitate teamwork and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning of research and educational programs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (80% EFFORT)
Boron toxicity and nutrient studies in Almonds
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10% EFFORT)
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10% EFFORT)
The primary workplace will be in Wickson Hall on the UC Davis campus, but the duties will include travel to field sites throughout the central valley in California as well as to other locations to attend and make presentations at conferences and to participate in grower field days.
The appointment will initially be made for one year, June 01, 2023 - May 31, 2024, with reappointment possible based on appropriate funding.
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05561
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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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