We seek to fill a non-tenured, academic term appointment as an Assistant Specialist. This position of Specialist 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. Candidates must be apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintain 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, develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, and participate in the planning of research and educational programs. Apply by January 31. View application and position requirements at this link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05374. 

Job Duties

90% Research (e.g., field & lab studies, food web isotope analysis, participate in data entry, experimental design, research coordination, data synthesis, statistical analysis, writing, etc.)
5%   Professional Activity (e.g., workshops, conferences, etc.)
5%   University and Public Service (e.g., training, planning, equipment maintenance, etc.)

Term of Appointment

Commensurate on experience level, with a minimum of $56,600. Benefits included for 12 months duration appointment at full-time of 100%.

Basic Qualifications​

• Master's degree (completed or expected by start date) in ecology, biology, environmental studies, with a minimum of one year’s experience in laboratory and/or field research.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Experience with aquatic sampling methods for invertebrates, fish, and water quality.
• Experience in team-based work that requires communication, decision-making skills, cooperation and leadership.
• Knowledge of basic microscopy techniques.
• Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of taxonomic keys.
• Knowledge of basic ecology.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused for long periods of time while conducting procedures in laboratory at the bench or microscope.
• Ability to pass UCD boat safety training course at Bodega Marine Lab and to plan, lead, and pilot boat-based field projects.
• Ability to bend, squat, crouching and to pull and lift up to 50 pounds of survey nets and similar field equipment repetitively during field sampling days of 8-10 hours duration in weather conditions spanning from cold winter rains to very hot summer days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience identifying California freshwater/estuarine fishes in the field and lab and invertebrates such as insect macro invertebrates and zooplankton using microscopy.
• Experience in preparation and microscopic analyses of samples such as fish guts, fish eye lense delimitations and fish otolith growth increments.
• Experience working independently and remain focused for long periods of time while conducting procedures in laboratory at the bench or microscope.
• Experience in small boat safety and handling.
• Experience with data analysis and technical writing.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access; ArcGIS and Program R software.
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Ability to mentor and lead undergraduate and similar field assistants.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employee and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.