Junior Specialist
Department of Plant Sciences
Minimum requirement: B.S. degree in plant pathology, plant science, agriculture, biology, or related field. It is highly desirable for the candidate to have either a Masters degree and/or at least two years work experience in an applicable field.
Job Description: The Junior Specialist position will be in the laboratory of Stephen Kaffka in the Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis. The successful candidate will assist with the field-testing and evaluation of biofuel and industrial crops including castor, sugar beets, canola and camelina.
Work will involve both laboratory- and field-based research and include: the establishment, management and harvesting of field trials at multiple locations throughout California; sample preparation and processing; laboratory and field data collection; data management; basic exploratory data analysis; and, additional technical support for project leaders. The junior specialist will be part of a multi-disciplinary group focused on the sustainable use of biomass for energy in California.
The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to travel throughout the state at short notice, and competency with Microsoft Office. Ideally the candidate should also have experience with field level agricultural experimentation, experience working with farm machinery, and a willingness to learn new computer programs.
Salary: $34,680 per year plus benefits.
This is a two year appointment with the possibility of extension.
To Apply: Please email resume to Stephen Kaffka at srkaffka@ucdavis.edu.