POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300.00, at Step 1 or at Step 2 $54,600.00

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position will aid in interdisciplinary studies of abiotic and biotic conditions that affect the ecology of invertebrate and vertebrate organisms in estuaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies, with a minimum of one year’s experience in laboratory and/or field research.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Experience in team-based work that requires communication, decision-making skills, cooperation and leadership.
• Knowledge of basic microscopy techniques.
• Knowledge of taxonomic keys.
• Knowledge of basic ecology.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused for long periods of time while conducting procedures in the laboratory at the bench or microscope.
• 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 (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• 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.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter (Optional)
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Statement of Research (Optional)
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Statement of Teaching (Optional)
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Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
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  Help contact: mgoetze@ucdavis.edu

Please refer the Job description for details