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 (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

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06953

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