Open Faculty Positions

Applied Statistician

yeng92 — 2013-04-30T17:14:29Z

West Coast Metabolomics Center

POSITION DETAILS

The West Coast Metabolomics Center seeks an experienced, applied statistician to collaborate with biochemists, analytical chemists, informaticists and NIH-funded principal investigators to design, analyze and interpret metabolomic studies in a range of biomedical and clinical projects. The applied statistician will provide expertise, advice and perform statistical analyses for the Center and the Center’s collaborators.

The candidate will have knowledge and experience working with large complex datasets for multivariate and univariate tests, as well as demonstrated expertise with respect to factors that impact and bias study designs and which possibly could confound data sets. The successful candidate will have experience in working with teams from different scientific backgrounds to explore data-driven hypotheses as well as hypothesis-driven studies. The applied statistician will perform various types of corrections for multiple testing, including non-parametric methods. The candidate must be able to calculate univariate and multivariate receiver-operator curves for estimating impact of variables on disease phenotypes. The applied statistician will perform power calculations for planned studies involving univariate and multivariate datasets, including non-ideal data structures. In order to provide fast services for metabolomic studies, the statistician will develop the use of a suite of default multivariate methods such as PCA, PLS, OPLS-DA, ICA or related methods in addition to univariate tests to provide clients with preliminary data visualizations and statistical outputs. The incumbent will test for statistical significance in a variety of ways, testing for model overfitting and perform biomarker calculations using an optimal number of variables, including predictive model optimization, validation, and feature selection.

The ability to develop, implement and perform novel types of statistical tests and to derive appropriate models in non-textbook situations is essential ,including scientific programming and algorithm development. The applied statistician will be able to analyze time-dependent data as well as data sets from multifactorial studies. The statistician has knowledge of the effect of normalization and transformation treatments to the structure of data sets and is able to explain the choice of normalization tools to statistically untrained scientists.

Multivariate data in disease and cellular biology are not independent. The candidate will go beyond the assumption of mutual independence of variables and engage, test, develop and help implement further statistical tools that take the correlative nature of biological data into consideration including application of partial correlations, including conditional independence and construction of graphical Gaussian Markov models.

The statistician will have expertise in gene enrichment analysis or related tools such as pathway enrichment or cluster enrichment tests. The incumbent will help the West Coast Metabolomics Center to develop such tools as innovative ways to test for significant dysregulation of metabolites in biological studies.

The statistician will participate in team meetings and explain findings to groups of Center scientists and Center collaborators. The candidate must have demonstrable ability to communicate well in these complex situations. The applied statistician is expected to have experience with multiple computational and visualization tools, including but not limited to R, Matlab, or Statistica. The successful candidate will hold at least a Master’s degree in statistics or equivalent with multiple years of practice analyzing biological or clinical data sets.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Supervisor Name: Oliver Fiehn

Supervisor Payroll Title: Professor

Supervisor Phone Number: 4-8258

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in statistics or equivalent. PhD preferred.

• Significant experience with the applied statistics of large datasets.

• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of software for statistical testing, including but not limited to R, Matlab and Statistica.

• Significant experience in multiple testing problems, non-normally distributed datasets, non-parametric statistics, datasets with many internally correlated measures.

• Significant experience with clinical datasets, ROC curves, power calculations.

• Demonstrated ability to generate data visualizations and graphical outputs.

• Experience with development of new metrics, normalizations and data transformations.

• Demonstrated experience reading and applying methods from the statistical literature.

• Experience summarizing and presenting data in writing and to small and large groups.

• Ability to skillfully communicate statistical results to researchers and collaborators

Preferred Qualifications:

• General familiarity with mass spectrometry, genomics, proteomics and related fields.

• Analysis and validation of biomarkers.

• Experience integrating multiple datasets from different data streams: eg. genomics, proteomics, metabolomics or related measurements.

• Experience with data networks and analysis and/or cluster analysis.

APPLICANTS USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY:

http:/recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00069

Assistant Professfor-Landscape Architecture (12-06)

yeng92 — 2012-09-28T22:37:35Z

Department of Human Ecology

The University of California, Davis seeks applicants for an open position at the rank of Assistant Professor, nine-month tenure-track appointment. The position has requirements for teaching, research, and university and public service in the area of landscape architecture, and includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and outreach of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station. The successful applicant will have demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish around topics related to landscape architecture, but interests that overlap with other departmental units such as community development, human development, and geography.

The Department of Human Ecology is the home of the Landscape Architecture + Environmental Design Program that offers a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture. The program has 7 full-time faculty and graduates 36-40 students each year. As the only accredited undergraduate landscape architecture program in Northern California, our faculty members are responsible for training young professionals, pursuing regionally relevant research, and serving local community through outreach. Our department also serves as the home of the Geography Graduate Group which offers Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Geography.

For this position we are searching for candidates working at the intersection of three areas: (1) geographic information systems (GIS), (2) urban geography, and (3) community participation. We seek candidates whose work analyzes direct linkages between the use of GIS and other visualization methods with participatory planning and design, especially among underserved populations. Candidates should have expertise in methods of GIS and public participation; professional experience working with underserved populations; ability to participate in design studio teaching; and a proven track record in cross-disciplinary research. Ability and willingness to teach and participate in the UC Davis Geography Graduate Group and to take a leadership role in the California Community and Regional Mapping Laboratory is desirable.

This position will be recruited at the Assistant Professor rank, and is a tenure-track academic year (9-mo) position.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Community Development, Geography or a related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate should have a strong interest in academic inquiry and teaching, with substantial knowledge of landscape architecture, planning, community development, or a related field. Prior professional experience, especially in collaborating with community groups and the public, is strongly encouraged. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong program of research, contribute to the core teaching in the undergraduate and graduate courses in landscape architecture, and mentor and direct research programs of graduate students.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience within the Assistant Professor rank at the University of California.

Appointment Date:

Applications will be reviewed with the expectation that the appointee will be available for service on or about July 1, 2013.

Applications:

Candidates should begin the application process by registering online at https://secure.caes.ucdavis.edu/Recruitment/. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, research and teaching statements and background, copies of relevant publications and manuscripts, a portfolio in PDF format, and the names and addresses of four references. When you submit a portfolio (in PDF format) please upload it in the publication category and in the file name indicate it is a portfolio. Your digital file must not exceed 10mb. The position is open until filled, but to ensure consideration, please apply by November 30, 2012.

Inquiries should be directed to the chair of the recruitment committee:
Dr. Stephen Wheeler, Committee Chair
Department of Human Ecology
Landscape Architecture+Environmental Design
smwheeler@ucdavis.edu
(530) 754-9332

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Assistant Professor

yeng92 — 2013-01-10T18:51:22Z

Department of Plant Pathology

The Plant Pathology Department has a research, teaching and outreach mission to develop and disseminate comprehensive basic and applied knowledge regarding the interactions among plants, pathogens and their environment.

Responsibilities:

This is an academic year (9-month) tenure track position that includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and outreach of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station. The appointee is expected to conduct research centered on the biology of vector borne plant pathogens, utilizing contemporary experimental and computational approaches. The long term goal is to gain an in-depth understanding of host-pathogen-vector interactions that will provide a basis for development of novel approaches to management of plant diseases. The resulting knowledge should contribute to the broad goal of enhancing agricultural productivity by minimizing the impact of plant disease. Research should be mechanistic in outlook and may benefit from collaborative efforts that draw on expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, biochemistry, population genetics and/or epidemiology. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and interests, the level of analysis and synthesis could range from investigations at the molecular and cellular level to population and ecological scales. The successful candidate will have the breadth and training to address fundamental questions using modern approaches to enable an integrated and holistic view of the pathosystem under study. The appointee is expected to develop a strong extramurally funded research program. Teaching will be at the undergraduate and graduate levels as assigned by the department chair with participation in the existing curriculum of the department. Supervision of graduate students, student advising, and participation in outreach programs, curricular development, and performance of University service are expected. The research, teaching and outreach efforts are expected to contribute to promoting the mission of Plant Pathology in the Agricultural Experiment Station.

Qualifications:

The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, microbiology or other closely related field. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Appointment Date:

Applications will be reviewed with the expectation that the appointee will be available for service on or about July 1, 2013.

Applications:

Applications should be submitted on-line at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu and inquiries should be directed to Dr. Mike Davis, Search Committee Chair, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616, voice (530) 752-0308 and email rmdavis@ucdavis.edu.
Applicants should submit: curriculum vitae including publication list; statement of research and a separate statement describing teaching interests and background; and names, addresses including e-mail, and telephone numbers of at least three references. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2013. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Assistant Professor in Applied Physiology

yeng92 — 2013-02-26T17:38:16Z

Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis

Title:

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Animal Physiology

The success of animal agriculture in California is influenced by the response of animals to production systems and animal management, disease, adverse environmental events and a changing climate. The Department is recruiting an Assistant Professor who will develop a competitively funded and internationally recognized research program focused on the physiological mechanisms used by animals to respond to varied environmental conditions in an area relevant to animal production, health, or well-being. The appointee will also participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, contribute to Departmental and University activities and undertake research and provide outreach relevant to stakeholders, consistent with the mission of the California Agricultural Experiment Station (http://caes.ucdavis.edu/research/agexpstn). Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, preferably with post-doctoral experience, in animal physiology or a related field. They should also have a track record of research excellence, preferably in an area relevant to animal management systems.

This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science with teaching, research and outreach responsibilities. As part of the undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities the successful applicant will teach an undergraduate course in physiological biochemistry.

Faculty in the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis create, develop and distribute basic and applied knowledge related to the biology and production of domestic animals, ranging in scope from the molecular to the ecosystem level (http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu). Faculty members primarily conduct research related to animals used in agricultural production but also study wild, laboratory, and companion animal species. The Department has established strengths in physiology, systems modeling, nutrition, genetics, and sustainable livestock production and welfare. The Department trains over 1000 undergraduate students in majors including Animal Science and Animal Science and Management, and is home to over 70 graduate students in different Graduate Groups across campus.

The appointee will enjoy a competitive startup package with access to numerous animal and infrastructure resources and many collaborative opportunities within the Department and in other units including the Schools of Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. Residents of Davis enjoy a tranquil University-town setting with a high standard of living in close proximity to the Napa Valley and San Francisco, the Pacific coast and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent degree, preferably with post-doctoral experience in animal physiology or a related field. Applicants should demonstrate a track-record of research excellence, preferably in an area relevant to sustainable animal production, health or well-being.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience within the Assistant Professor ranks at the University of California.

Applications:

The following materials must be submitted via the website https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00055. in order for an application to be considered: 1) a curriculum vita, 2) reprints from up to three relevant publications, 3) academic transcripts if the terminal degree was received in the last 5 years, 4) a statement of research accomplishments and future research plans, 5) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, 6) names and contact information (including email address) for three professional references. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by June 1, 2013

Additional inquiries should be directed to Professor Russ Hovey, Chair of the Recruitment Advisory Committee, 2145 Meyer Hall, Department of Animal Science, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, (530) 752-1282, rchovey@ucdavis.edu

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Assistant Professor in Crop Ecology/Agroecology in the Agricultural Experiment Station

yeng92 — 2012-09-27T23:58:35Z

Department of Plant Sciences

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate’s research will focus on agricultural systems and how management practices affect the use and quality of natural resources. Possible topics might include cropping systems analysis and research to attain sustainable production of irrigated annual and perennial crops (e.g.: resource cycling (nutrients, carbon, water), energy flows, climate change, agrobiodiversity, agroecosytem services. Creativity in collaborative research using field station and farm locations is expected. The appointee will collaborate with other scientists at UC Davis including staff and faculty affiliates of the Agricultural Sustainability Institute, Cooperative Extension specialists, advisors and researchers from other universities and agencies to address important agricultural/environmental issues in California. Interest in international agriculture is desirable. Teaching is assigned by the department chair and will include responsibilities in the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems undergraduate major and include courses in sustainable agriculture systems, agroecosystem management and crop ecology. Graduate teaching will involve teaching activity in the Horticulture and Agronomy and/or Ecology Graduate Groups. Creative approaches to teaching will be encouraged, including experiential and problem-based learning. Advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected. The position is an academic year (9 month) tenure-track position. This Assistant Professor position will include and appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station. Faculty members who hold an Agricultural Experiment Station appointment have a responsibility to conduct research and outreach relevant to the mission of the California Agricultural Experiment Station. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental, college, and campus committees and with state, regional and national organizations as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a strong and well-documented background in agroecology, crop ecology agroecosystem management, agronomy or related fields and a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

Dr. Ted DeJong, Chair, Search Committee

Department of Plant Sciences

University of California

One Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616-8515

Telephone: (530) 752-1843 / FAX: (530) 752-4361

E-mail:

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Plant Sciences are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor in Horticulture

yeng92 — 2012-09-28T22:56:06Z

Department of Plant Sciences

The Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate's research will focus on horticulture and integrative, whole plant biology with an emphasis on plant-soil interactions. Research would develop and apply knowledge of plant biology, rhizosphere ecology and plant-soil interactions to optimize plant performance under diverse environmental conditions and to help identify key traits and practices that increase resource efficiencies and improve management. The successful candidate will be expected to operate well in multi-disciplinary teams with the goal of developing practical solutions to critical issues related to sustainable horticultural production in California and around the world. Teaching is assigned by the department chair and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching of core courses in the Plant Sciences curriculum with an emphasis in the Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry undergraduate major. The candidate will also teach at the graduate level within her/his area of research expertise in the Horticulture and Agronomy, Plant Biology, International Agricultural Development and/or Ecology Graduate Groups. Advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected. It is anticipated that the candidate will collaborate with other scientists at UC Davis, Cooperative Extension specialists, farm advisors and researchers from other universities and agencies to address the mission of the department, college and Agricultural Experiment Station. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental, college, and campus committees and with state, regional and national organizations as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. or equivalent level of experience in horticulture, agronomy, plant physiology, plant biology, plant ecology or related fields.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

Candidates should begin the application process by registering online at http://recruitments.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/ . Please include statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, publication list, copies of 3 of your most important research publications, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if within 5 years of either degree), and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references. For technical or administrative questions regarding the application process please email maroberts@ucdavis.edu. Review of the applications for all positions will begin January 1, 2013. The position will remain open until filled.

            Dr. Patrick Brown, Chair, Search Committee
            Department of Plant Sciences
            University of California
            One Shields Avenue
            Davis, CA 95616-8515
            Telephone: (530) 752-0929 / FAX: (530) 752-4361
            E-mail: phbrown@ucdavis.edu

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Assistant Professor in Physiology

yeng92 — 2012-10-22T13:21:57Z

Department of Animal Science

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Professor in Physiology
Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis

Title: Assistant Professor in Physiology with teaching, research and outreach responsibilities. The appointment is in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and is an academic year (9-month) tenure track Assistant Professor position. This includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct research and outreach of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station (http://caes.ucdavis.edu/research/agexpstn)

The successful candidate will establish a research program focused on improving sustainable animal production including animal welfare and health by characterizing how stressors (such as environmental, metabolic, nutritional, or management) modulate physiological responses at the cell, molecular and/or organismal level.

The Department focuses on the creation, development and distribution of basic and applied knowledge related to the biology and production of domestic animals, ranging in scope from the molecular to the ecosystem level (http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu). Faculty within the Department primarily conduct research related to farm animals but also study wild, laboratory, and companion animal species. Fields of study within the Department include all aspects of animal biology with a strong focus on physiology, systems modeling, nutrition, genetics, and behavior. The appointee will have access to a range of animal and infrastructure resources and many collaborative opportunities within the Department and with colleagues in other units including the School of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities: The appointee is expected to establish a competitively-funded research program in the area of animal stress physiology that may encompass molecular to organismal levels of organization. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the curriculum within the Department including teaching undergraduate courses in animal physiology. Mentoring of graduate students, undergraduate student advising, participation in and development of outreach programs, curricular development, and performance of Departmental and University service is expected. The appointee is expected to conduct fundamental research yielding basic biological mechanisms and translatable outcomes, to train students, and to provide outreach that will ultimately support the economic viability of California’s animal industries.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree (post-doctoral experience is preferred) in animal physiology or related field with interest in physiological responses to stress including molecular interactions, and having application to production animals. Candidates whose interest extends to investigating epigenetic effects of stress are preferred. Evidence of research excellence is expected. The candidate should have the ability to develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses, and to design and conduct extramurally-funded research in animal stress physiology relevant to sustainable animal production and health.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the Assistant Professor ranks at the University of California.

Applications: Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00018 The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2012.

Materials requested to include: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) publications list, 3) up to three publications, 4) transcripts if the applicant is within five years of degree, 5) statement of research accomplishments, 6) statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, 7) statement of future research plans relevant to stress physiology in agricultural animals including gene expression and potential epigenetic effects and 8) the names, addresses, including e-mail, of three professional references. Additional inquiries should be directed to Professor Trish Berger, Recruitment Advisory Committee Chair, Department of Animal Science, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, (530) 752-1267, tberger@ucdavis.edu

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Assistant Professor in Ruminant Nutrition

cydoval — 2012-12-20T23:21:47Z

Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis

Title: Assistant Professor in Ruminant Nutrition preferably with emphasis in ruminant microbiology with teaching, research and outreach responsibilities. The appointment is in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and is an academic year (9-month) tenure track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will establish a research program focused on improving sustainable animal production focused on enhancing efficiency of food production, nutrient retention, and qualities of human food products and the effect of the gut microbiome population and/or function in this system.

The Department focuses on the creation, development and distribution of basic and applied knowledge related to the biology and production of domestic animals, ranging in scope from the molecular to the ecosystem level (http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu). Department of Animal Science faculty conduct nationally and internationally recognized research related to farm animals but also study wild, laboratory, and companion animal species. Fields of study within the Department include all aspects of animal biology with a strong focus on physiology, systems modeling, nutrition, genetics, and behavior. The University of California College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is a premier agricultural school worldwide. The appointee will have access to a range of animal and infrastructure resources and many collaborative opportunities within the Department and with colleagues in other units including the School of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities: The appointee is expected to establish a competitively-funded research program in the area of nutrient use for ruminant production and utilizing, and where appropriate the importance of rumen microbiology in this process. This research may encompass molecular to organismal levels of organization. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the curriculum within the Department including teaching undergraduate courses in nutrition and biochemistry as assigned by the department chair. Mentoring of graduate students, undergraduate student advising, participation in and development of outreach programs, curricular development, and performance of Departmental and University service is expected. The appointee is expected to conduct fundamental research yielding basic biological mechanisms and translatable outcomes, to train students, and to provide mission-oriented research and outreach relevant to the California Agricultural Experiment Station that will ultimately support the economic viability of California’s animal industries.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree (post-doctoral experience is preferred) in ruminant nutrition preferably with emphasis in rumen microbiology or related field with interest in enhancing efficiency of food production, nutrient retention, and qualities of human food products and the effect of the gut microbiome population and/or function in this system. The research is expected to have application to production animals. Evidence of research excellence is expected. The candidate should have the ability to develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses, and to design and conduct extramurally-funded research relevant to sustainable animal production and health.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the Assistant Professor ranks at the University of California.

Applications: Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00045. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by April 15, 2013.
Materials requested to include: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) publications list, 3) up to three publications, 4) transcripts if the applicant is within five years of degree, 5) statement of research accomplishments, 6) statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, 7) statement of future research plans relevant to ruminant nutrition with emphasis in rumen microbiology and 8) the names, addresses, including e-mail, of three professional references.

Additional inquiries should be directed to:
Professor Ed DePeters
Recruitment Advisory Committee Chair
Department of Animal Science
One Shields Avenue, University of California
Davis, CA 95616, (530) 752-1263
ejdepeters@ucdavis.edu.

Assistant Professor of Remote Sensing and Ecosystem Change

yeng92 — 2012-10-08T20:18:46Z

Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources

The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis, invites outstanding scholars to submit an application for Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing and Ecosystem Change. This will be a 9-month academic
year tenure track appointment. The successful candidate is expected to conduct environmental research using remote sensing geospatial tools, with a core expertise in understanding spatial and temporal ecological patterns and processes to relate responses and change to the physical environment and land-use conditions. The candidate is expected to show a record of achievement in the application of remotely sensed data to study ecological processes related to environmental change. The successful candidate should demonstrate experience with various remote sensing technologies and an interest and ability to work with emerging remote sensing mapping technologies, like high spatial resolution, high fidelity imaging spectroscopy in optical and thermal domains and LiDAR as well as developing quantitative methodologies that take advantage of the information from these new sensors, whether at ground, air or satellite scales. The position will complement existing LAWR strengths in regional climatology, hydrology, biogeochemical processes and campus-wide excellence in ecology and environmental sciences. The candidate is expected to collaborate with environmentally relevant programs on campus and demonstrate experience and interest in working with interdisciplinary groups. The candidate is expected to maintain an active, externally-funded research program.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in ecology, environmental science, or closely related environmental fields and a record of achievement in the application of remotely sensed data to study ecological and environmental processes related to environmental change as evidenced by peer reviewed publications. We seek a commitment to excellence in teaching and the candidate will be required to teach an undergraduate upper-level ecosystem science core course, an upper-level undergraduate remote sensing course, and a graduate level advanced remote sensing methods course. Supervision of graduate students, student advising, curricular development, participation in outreach programs, and university service are expected.

For additional information about the position, and to submit application materials, please visit http://recruitments.ucdavis.edu. Please include: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) description of current and projected research; (3) summary of teaching interests and experience; (4) names and contact information for three references, and (5) up to three publications, all in PDF format. Applicants must arrange for graduate program transcripts to be sent directly to Dr. Susan L. Ustin, Search Committee Chair, LAWR, University of California, Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Susan L. Ustin, Search Committee Chair, LAWR, slustin@ucdavis.edu. Open until filled, but all application materials must be received by November 30, 2012 to assure full consideration.

Assistant Professor-Food Chemistry

yeng92 — 2012-12-01T00:11:00Z

Department of Food Science and Technology

Tenure Track Position- Assistant Professor

The Department of Food Science and Technology is currently seeking to fill a faculty position, which includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and outreach of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station We seek applications from individuals who have or can establish a strong extramurally funded research program in an advanced contemporary area of chemistry or biochemistry that can be broadly described as impacting food. The research approach will endeavor to produce significant scholarly achievements that impact one or more areas of contemporary food science including food security, quality, safety, health, toxicology, processing-efficiency and food sustainability. Candidates are expected to have a PhD (or equivalent) and demonstrated ability in chemistry, biochemistry, food science or a related discipline. Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable. Selection will be based in part on a record of research publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals, and the ability to obtain extramural funding. The specific research program will depend upon the expertise and interests of the candidate. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, internationally recognized research program and contribute to the mission of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the California Agricultural Experiment Station (http://caes.ucdavis.edu/facstaff/rmap/aes-overview)., teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, and supervise graduate student research.

Applicants should submit online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu a letter of application, curriculum vitae (including list of publications), a statement of research, a separate statement describing teaching interests and background; pfd files of three publications; undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts and names, addresses including e-mail, and telephone numbers of three references. The position is open until filled; but to assure full consideration, completed online applications should be submitted no later than February 1, 2013, for a targeted start date of July 1, 2013.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Assistant Professor-Plant Microbiologist in Food Safety

yeng92 — 2012-09-28T22:32:11Z

Department of Plant Sciences

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate's research will focus on plant-environmental-microbial interactions of crops and produce, with emphasis on microbial community processes in relation to plant and/or human pathogens. This position provides the opportunity to investigate fundamental principles that determine how plants and their environment affect the microbial communities upon the plant surface. An intended outcome of these discoveries will be identification of key ecological and/or molecular traits that can in turn improve handling strategies and food safety by modulating the presence, persistence, or activities of beneficial and deleterious microorganisms. A successful researcher in this field would likely utilize key tools and research approaches including metagenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, molecular analysis of plant-microbe interactions, and/or eco-physiological processes; or any related combined approaches to analyze microbial communities in the phyllosphere, rhizosophere and other plant niches. These studies may occur in a range of successive contexts, from field systems through the multiple human environments involved in post-harvest processes (handling, packaging, storage and preservation, transportation, etc.) to the transmission of human pathogens in the food chain. The incumbent will be expected to develop an internationally-recognized research program and professional profile. Ability to operate comfortably in multi-disciplinary teams will enhance the development of practical solutions to critical issues related to food safety and postharvest handling of specialty crops grown in California and across the world. The faculty of the Department of Plant Sciences has expertise in a broad range of genomics, plant/microbe and field studies, providing many opportunities for collaboration on topics of interest to the candidate. In addition, ability to work with academic and industrial contacts is desired, to help apply knowledge of plant-microbial interactions to optimize postharvest management strategies.

The candidate will establish a vigorous, dynamic and innovative teaching program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching of core courses in the Plant Sciences curriculum and development of new courses in their area of expertise. A specific course in which this individual will teach is PLS174: Microbiology and Safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. They will additionally be able to develop new general education courses within a similar area of expertise. The candidate will also teach at the graduate level within her/his area of research expertise in the Horticulture and Agronomy, Ecology, Evolution, Plant Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, International Agricultural Development and/or Food Science Graduate Groups. Enthusiastic and effective advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. or equivalent level of experience in plant biology, postharvest biology, or microbiology with experience in plant microbial interactions or related fields.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

Candidates should begin the application process by registering online at http://recruitments.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu Please include statements of research goals for this position and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, publication list, copies of 3 of your most important research publications, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if within 5 years of either degree), and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references. For technical or administrative questions regarding the application process please email plantsciences@ucdavis.edu. Review of the applications will begin January 1st, 2013. The position will remain open until filled.

            Dr. Daniel J Kliebenstein, Chair, Search Committee
            Department of Plant Sciences
            University of California
            One Shields Avenue
            Davis, CA 95616-8515
            Telephone: (530) 752-8529 / FAX: (530) 752-4361
            E-mail: kliebenstein@ucdavis.edu

Assistant Restoration Ecology Specialist in Cooperative Extension

yeng92 — 2012-10-05T20:23:09Z

Department of Plant Sciences

The Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, seeks to fill an 11-month, career-track position at the Assistant Specialist in Cooperative Extension level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This academic position has 100% Cooperative Extension responsibilities and will be located in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences. The research and extension focus of the candidate will address restoration and conservation of multiple goals in working landscapes, including a focus on both natural (e.g., grasslands, wetlands, woodlands) and managed (e.g., rangeland, agricultural, urban, parks) ecosystems, and their interactions. Focal goals include, but are not limited to: safe and sustainable forage and food production; conservation and restoration of diverse species; enhanced provisioning of fertile soil, pollination, clean air; and control over pests and erosion. This CE Specialist will bring statewide leadership, visibility, and cohesion to an interdisciplinary team of land grant researchers and educators to improve the success of ecosystem restoration projects. This position will support the ANR Rangeland Watershed Workgroup that coordinates the natural resources research and education activities of more than 40 CE advisors, CE specialists and AES researchers. Research will be conducted in the laboratories and fields at UC Davis, on diverse stakeholder lands (e.g. nature reserves, local, state and federal lands, and commercial farms and ranches), and at UC Field Stations located throughout California.

The candidate is expected to develop a nationally-recognized program, secure extramural funding, and publish research results in appropriate refereed journals and limited distribution reports. Fulfillment of responsibilities may require extensive travel. Candidate will have the opportunity to support undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the Department and to be a member of Graduate Groups. Affirmative action to include ethnic minorities, women, and other underrepresented clientele is expected as a component of all of the appointee’s programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in restoration ecology, ecosystem management, rangeland ecology, plant ecology, plant biology, plant science, weed science, soil ecology, or a closely related field with an emphasis in restoration ecology. Applicants must have leadership ability, management and communication skills. Ability to conduct independent research in ecology must be demonstrated.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

Review of the applications for this position will begin November 1, 2012. The position will remain open until filled.

Bradley D. Hanson, Chair, Search Committee

Department of Plant Sciences

Mail Stop 4, One Shields Ave.

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA 95616

Telephone 530-752-8115

E-mail: bhanson@ucdavis.edu

Assistant Rice Cropping Systems Cooperative Extension Specialist

yeng92 — 2012-08-24T19:17:26Z

Department of Plant Sciences

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, seeks to fill an 11-month, career-track position at the Assistant Specialist in Cooperative Extension level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This academic position has 100% Cooperative Extension responsibilities and will be located in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences. Candidate will provide statewide research and extension leadership in rice production systems. The research and extension program will address the need for balancing multiple management goals, including optimizing rice productivity and addressing agronomic issues such as soil fertility, nutrient management and cycling, water use efficiency and quality, carbon sequestration, and testing improved rice varieties statewide. This CE Specialist will bring statewide leadership, visibility, and cohesion to an interdisciplinary team of land grant researchers and educators to address the production and environmental needs of the rice industry. This position will support the ANR Agronomic Crops Workgroup comprised of AES researchers, CE Specialists, and CE Advisors. Research will be conducted in the laboratories at UC Davis and at the field facilities of the Rice Experiment Station in Biggs, California.

The candidate is expected to develop a nationally-recognized program, secure extramural funding, and publish research results in appropriate refereed journals and limited distribution reports. Fulfillment of responsibilities may require extensive travel. Candidate will have the opportunity to be a member of Graduate Groups and to mentor graduate students. Affirmative action to include ethnic minorities, women, and other underrepresented clientele is expected as a component of all of the appointee’s programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in agronomy, agricultural production, plant sciences, agroecology, or a closely related field with an emphasis in applied cropping systems. Applicants must have leadership ability, management and communication skills. Capability to conduct independent research in rice production must be demonstrated.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

Candidates should begin the application process by registering online at http://recruitments.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/
Please include statements of research and extension interests, curriculum vitae, publication list, copies of 3 of your most important research publications, copies graduate transcripts (if within 5 years of either degree), and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references. For administrative questions regarding the application process, please email Ms. Cindy Ramirez cmsalazar@ucdavis.edu. Review of the applications for this position will begin December 1, 2012. The position will remain open until filled.

Joseph M. DiTomaso, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Plant Sciences
Mail Stop 4, One Shields Ave.
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
Telephone 530-754-8715
E-mail: jmditomaso@ucdavis.edu

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

ASSISTANT SPECIALIST

yeng92 — 2013-01-15T17:57:18Z

Department of Plant Sciences

Nature and Purpose

The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and 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. The Specialist stays apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintains 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 and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning of research and educational programs. Normally, Specialists do not have Principal Investigator (PI) status but may obtain permission by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research proposals for extramural funding. The Specialist is evaluated for merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined below. This position support is contingent upon funding from the California Dry Bean Advisory Board.

Background of the Position:

The Assistant Specialist is responsible primarily to do research in the area of grain legume breeding. The program consists of integrated greenhouse, field, and computing activities aimed at producing new, improved varieties and their corresponding cultivation practices. Grain legumes include lima bean, garbanzo (chickpea), common bean and other legumes as needed. The Assistant Specialist will provide knowledge, experience and technical expertise in several important areas that are essential to the execution of this research including field breeding.

Major Responsibilities and Designated areas of expertise:

I.    RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS: Grain Legume Breeding: 90%
The focus of the research is on breeding of new grain legume and improvement of grain legume varieties. In collaboration with the PI, the assistant specialist will develop, manage and monitor lab (marker-assisted selection), greenhouse and field experiments aimed at improving grain legumes.

FIELD BREEDING:
•    Conduct, supervise seed packaging, field layout and planting for all phases of grain legume breeding including crop establishment, irrigation management, insect and weed management and harvest regimes.
•    Conduct crossing program in greenhouse; advance generations and grow plant introductions and increases in greenhouse.
•    Develop, implement and maintain safety protocols, training and reports for lab, greenhouse and field safety.
•    Operate equipment. Assist department mechanics in maintaining and improving equipment.

DATA ACQUISITION, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING:
•    Collect data on physical characteristics of crop, including yield, germination, disease and pest rating, plant development.
•    Manage/maintain breeding software, track cultivars, progenies, and seed stocks; draw field plans.
•    Develop, implement and operate data management system to provide a workable method to analyze and archive data on a wide range of experiments.
•    Perform analysis-of-variance, mean separation, correlation and multiple regression
•    Interpret results of data analysis. In collaboration with PI generate tabular or graphic output to best communicate results.
•    Contribute to preparation of manuscripts for publications in peer-reviewed journals

II. Professional Competence and Activity: 5%

Contribute to writing reports and present results via outreach meetings, web, posters, and handouts. Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations. Participate and/or attend conferences appropriate to his/her specific field.

III. University and Public Service: 5%
Participate in outreach activities including state-wide UC and industry meetings, field days, websites, and written materials. Participate in preparing information for presentation at the grain legume meetings or scientific meetings and conducts audio-visual components of outreach meetings and field days. Engage in public outreach activities that include assisting PI in providing information and/or providing information to farm advisors, UC extension and county personnel and the general public. Participate in activities of committees within the department, college, campus and other university entities, as appropriate.

Requirements:

A Master’s Degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge and professional experience in genetic and breeding skills.

Salary will be based on skill set and years of experience. Benefits package included.

Qualifications:

-    Knowledge of basic plant genetics and breeding, including segregation ratios for major genes, quantitative variation, and heritability.
-    Experience in the principles of field plot techniques, the importance of replication, randomization and design of experiments.
-    Knowledge of agricultural field practices required for the culture of grain legumes, including field/seedbed preparation, stand establishment, planting techniques, and harvest management. Knowledge of weeds, insect pests, diseases and nematodes of importance to grain legumes, as well as approved chemicals, in the field and greenhouse.
-    Skills to generate reliable data collection methods, including data loggers and tablets. –
-    Knowledge of statistics as it relates to the analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
-    Skills to manage and analyze data from the field and greenhouse, develop data presentation techniques, assure data accuracy processes, and present that data in web and published formats.
-    Skills to manage and transition seamlessly between lab, greenhouse, field and computer skills which will complement programmatic goals.
-    Knowledge of document management and editing programs (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, Adobe Acrobat, SAS statistical software) to generate documents for publishing; audio-visual equipment.
-    Skills to lead others to operate field equipment, including operation and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

-    Obtention of the UCD forklift permit.
-    Obtention of operator’s license to transport the CB Hayes Standard harvester.
-    Knowledge to access bioinformatic databases.
-    Organizational skills to implement outreach activities.
-    Familiarity with web posting and social media for outreach.
-    Understanding and speaking of basic field Spanish.

Please submit your CV and references to:
Dr. Paul Gepts
Dept. of Plant Sciences
plgepts@ucdavis.edu

Assistant Specialist (Research)

zopeadmin — 2013-04-11T18:28:23Z

USDA-ARS

Type of Position: 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal depending on the availability of grant funds and satisfactory performance

Employer: University of California – Davis

Location: USDA-ARS; San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center; Parlier Ca.

Description of Location: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=2856

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and prevailing salary scale.

Benefits: Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance.

Closing Date of Competition: Applications will be reviewed starting May 1, 2013 and will continue to be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.

Date Position Available: May 15, 2013

Description of Duties:
This position will support a collaborative UC Davis and USDA-ARS research project from the USDA-ARS laboratory in Parlier, CA. The focus of the research is identification and management of soil borne pathogens in field grown cut flower production systems. The primary duties are to: 1) identify pathogenic Pythium species using Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and sequencing based assay; 2) provide a faster means of estimating pathogenic Pythium species populations using real time PCR; 3) develop internal controls to determine if PCR inhibitors influences the amplification of pathogenic Pythium species target sequences; and 4) validate the method(s) by comparing the results of the molecular assay with a soil plating assay. This project is designed primarily for the benefit of California cut flower and bulb growers such as calla lily producers to avoid crop losses due to the pathogens and reduce fumigant applications.

Qualifications Sought: Applicants must experience with the basic techniques of molecular genetics, including DNA sequencing, cloning, and molecular marker analyses. Prior research experience with the biology of Pythium spp.is highly preferred.

Contact: Dr. Brad Hanson by email (bhanson@ucdavis.edu) or telephone (530) 752-8115 or
Dr. James Gerik by email (James.Gerik@ars.usda.gov) or telephone (559) 596-2865

Submit what: Candidates should email Hanson or Gerik the following attachments: (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vita including a list of refereed publications, (3) statement of qualifications and research experience, and (4) contact information for three references, including professional and email addresses and phone numbers.

Submit application to:
Dr. James S. Gerik James.Gerik@ars.usda.gov or Dr. Brad Hanson bhanson@ucdavis.edu