3 Positions Junior Specialist - Hydro-Ecology Of Montane Streams and Meadows (Recruit #2)
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: May 20, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100.00, at Step 1 or
$56,600 at Step 2
Application Window
Open date: February 7, 2025
Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California,
Davis seeks to potentially fill 3 non-tenured, academic term
appointments as a Junior Specialist. This position will aid in
interdisciplinary studies of the interactions of hydrology and
ecology in montane stream and meadow systems.
Research (90%)
Duties include participation in field studies to collect aquatic
habitat data, biologic data, geospatial data using GPS equipment,
and water quality attributes; management of large databases and
datasets; literature review and data collection associated with the
application of environmental flows and stream restoration; and
participation in data entry, post-processing, data synthesis, and
statistical analysis.
Professional Competence & Activity (5%)
Conduct literature searches and help write annual reports to
funders. Participation in the creative activities of publishing
research and designing future research including reviewing journal
articles; engaging in discussions of research to assist in
interpreting results; and assisting senior researchers in preparing
manuscripts for peer-review journals. Present research results at
local and regional scientific meetings, if applicable.
University and Public Service (5%)
Participate in department and campus committees as allowed by
funding source.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies, or
related field
* Current California Driver's License
* Experience collecting data in riverine environments
* Experience working with diverse groups in the field with a
variety of stream sampling techniques
* Experience in team-based work that requires communication,
decision-making skills, cooperation, and leadership
* Knowledge of statistical analysis
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and remain focused for long periods
of time while conducting online and computer-based research
* Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds of field
equipment repetitively during field sampling days of 8-10 hours
duration in weather conditions spanning cold winter rains to hot
summer days.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience managing large datasets and creation of databases
* Experience with geospatial analysis and GPS-based field survey
methods
* Knowledge of environmental flow applications
* Knowledge of stream restoration practices
* Experience with data analysis and technical writing
* Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access; ArcGIS; and Program R
software.
* Ability to mentor and lead undergraduate and similar field
assistants
In general, it is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a
Master's or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline or a
baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of experience with
the specialized methods as a Junior Specialist
Department:
https://environment.ucdavis.edu/programs/center-watershed-sciences
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies, or
related field
* Current California Driver's License
* Experience collecting data in riverine environments
* Experience working with diverse groups in the field with a
variety of stream sampling techniques
* Experience in team-based work that requires communication,
decision-making skills, cooperation, and leadership
* Knowledge of statistical analysis
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and remain focused for long periods
of time while conducting online and computer-based research
* Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds of field
equipment repetitively during field sampling days of 8-10 hours
duration in weather conditions spanning cold winter rains to hot
summer days.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
* Experience managing large datasets and creation of databases
* Experience with geospatial analysis and GPS-based field survey
methods
* Knowledge of environmental flow applications
* Knowledge of stream restoration practices
* Experience with data analysis and technical writing
* Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access; ArcGIS; and Program R
software.
* Ability to mentor and lead undergraduate and similar field
assistants
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06953
Help contact: mgoetze@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
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disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
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be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
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qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
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Job location
Davis, CA
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