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Posted: 22-Apr-25
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Environmental Sciences/Natural Resources
Internal Number: 6159252
Junior Specialist position - Kisekka Lab
Position Overview:
Step 2 only: A reasonable estimate for this position is $56,600 at Step 2
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Junior Specialist II, Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources, UC Davis
POSITION BACKGROUND
Kisekka, Harter Labs
We're seeking an agricultural scientist, agricultural engineer, environmental engineer, hydrologist, or other related background to join our research team studying alternative water and nitrogen (N) management systems in order to reduce nitrate (NO3-) leaching into groundwater. The team is working on understanding and mitigating leaching from fertilizer N applications as well as conservation practices that enhance water and N conservation in nut crops, citrus orchards, and processing tomatoes. This position will be a critical part of a team working to answer questions posed by various stakeholders, including growers, federal, state, and local agencies, and private industry organizations. The primary focus of the project is on developing innovative conservation practices for progressive farmers to manage N and water in the most environmentally benign manner while fostering economically sustainable yields.
Job Location: Davis, California
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Jr. Specialist will be instructed in the use of state-of-the-art scholarly research methods for hydrologic monitoring of water and N applications, operation of a wide range of instrumentation used in field scale hydrologic science, agronomy, and boundary layer meteorology.
Under the supervision of Drs. Kisekka and Harter, the Junior Specialist, will perform the following duties:
70% Research
20% University and Public Service
10% Professional Competence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Working long hours in extreme weather conditions.
Travel to field sites near Woodland, Modesto, and Porterville.
Handling and moving heavy items and equipment.
Be able to lift 80 pounds to chest height.
Ergonomic hazards, including heavy lifting, repetitive motions, awkward motions, crushing or pinching injuries, etc.
Climb ladders to work on top of machinery and with equipment in tight, confined areas.
Must be on call and be able to travel on short notice.
Familiarity with agricultural-related field work.
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07057
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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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