UCCE Position Announcement
If you've ever wished you could be a weed scientist with the University of California Cooperative Extension system (and really, who among us hasn't wished that?), this just may be your lucky day!
See the following job description and link for the position of Area Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems Advisor.
-Brad
Area Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems Advisor
County Locations: Lassen County, Modoc County, Plumas County, Sierra County
Date Posted: October 7, 2014
Closing Date: December 5, 2014
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The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, a statewide program with local development and delivery, is seeking a Cooperative Extension advisor to conduct a multi-county-based extension, education and applied research program. The programmatic focus of this position is weed ecology and cropping systems, providing leadership in research and extension for invasive weed management and forage crop production in the Intermountain sub-region.
The CE advisor will facilitate interactions and information exchange among campus-based academics, CE advisors and community stakeholders. The programmatic focus is expected to be directed on developing effective management strategies for invasive weeds that impact forage crop production systems and natural ecosystems and associated ecosystem services. The primary effort of the cropping systems program will be irrigated forage production, particularly high quality grass hay and irrigated pastures. The CE advisor will also have responsibility for the other crops grown in the area (e.g. alfalfa and cereal grains), coordinating and collaborating with neighboring CE advisors.