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Posted: 04-Apr-25
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Agricultural Sciences
Internal Number: 6123385
Junior Specialist/Grettenberger Lab
Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100.
Junior Specialist Position Description in the Grettenberger Lab
Department of Entomology and Nematology, UC Davis
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 mentorship, facilitate teamwork and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning of research and educational programs. Normally, Specialists do not have Principal Investigator (PI) status but may obtain permission by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research proposals for extramural funding. The Specialist is evaluated for merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined below.
Overview:
We aim to hire a Junior Specialist, Step 1 to conduct research in arthropod integrated pest management and insect ecology. The Junior Specialist will help on a number of projects related to pest management in field and vegetable crops. This includes, but is not limited to, studies in rice, cole crops, and cotton. Projects will be examining insecticide resistance levels and alternative management strategies for diamondback moth, efficacy of registered and experimental insecticides in cotton, biological control in lettuce for thrips and aphid management, and management of rice seed midge in rice. The Junior Specialist will assist with studies examining pest management strategies for other pests addressed by the lab's research and extension program as appropriate. Primary duties will involve executing lab experiments, maintaining colonies of insects, setting up and deploying field trials, sampling and identifying insects, managing data, and summarizing and presenting results.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Research (80%): The incumbent of this position will be actively and significantly involved in publishable research activities through the following roles and duties:
Professional competence (15%):
University and Public Service (5%):
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07042
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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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