Under supervision of the principal investigators, assist with collaborative research projects studying functional biology and evolutionary ecology of plant responses to climate variation. Carry out experiments in field, lab, and controlled environment chambers. Conduct fieldwork, including plant surveys and collections of plant specimens and seeds. Perform data collection from herbarium specimens. Propagate plants and maintain experimental populations. Oversee undergraduate student assistants in the lab. Manage data entry and databases and perform basic statistical analyses. Order supplies and specialized equipment. Oversee laboratory safety protocols and site-specific safety training.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range
$21.79 - $25.94 /HR.
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Career, duration will be 12 months from start date with possibility of extension.
Percentage of Time
Fulltime, 100%
Shift Hours
M-F, 8 to 5
Location
UC Davis
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
6/6/2020
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Greenhouse work in hot and/or cold weather. Work in and around rough terrain in the field, collect data in rugged conditions including remote field sites that may have hot, dry, windy, and possibly rainy conditions, including several overnight trips, some for several nights. Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Greenhouse and field work, often requiring a few overnight trips, some for several nights. Must be highly organized.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
-College-level course-work or equivalent experience/training in plant-related biological sciences or field biology.
-Ability to organize and coordinate lab, greenhouse, controlled chamber, and field research
-Experience accurately recording, organizing, coordinating and curating data in Excel for analysis and reporting
-Relevant research experience.
-Ability to train and supervise student assistants.
-Interpersonal and oral communication skills to interact and work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, and collaborators and implement safety protocols
-Skills to problem solve and trouble shoot, working independently and as a member of a research team
Preferred:
- Upper division college coursework in biological sciences, preferably plant biology, evolution and ecology, or related fields.
-Field research experience -Research experience with plants, especially germination experiments, phenology, and field surveys.
- Experience using R software for data management and statistical analyses; experience using GPS and/or ArcGIS.
- Experience working with herbarium specimens. - Molecular biology lab experience working with DNA and/or RNASeq
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
NA
EEO/AA Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Salary Range
$21.79 - $25.94 /HR.
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Career, duration will be 12 months from start date with possibility of extension.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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