College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
University of California-Davis

We are seeking an individual with a M.S. (preferable) or B.S. degree in Soil
Science, Entomology, Ecology or Environmental Science. The project involves
investigation of soil ecosystem services within a variety of rangeland
restoration sites in the Sacramento Valley. The research supported by this
position is field- and lab-based. The specialist should have experience or
demonstrated capability to learn the following activities:  soil sampling,
collection of soil dwelling fauna (insects and arthropods), identification
of adult and immature fauna to the family level, basic soil characterization
(bulk density, infiltration, and soil description). The Jr. Specialist
responsibilities include participation in designing the experimental plan,
organizing and setup of the overall field experiment, installation and
maintenance of field equipment, assisting in regular collection of field
data and laboratory analysis, faunal extractions from soil and
identification and data analysis, and coordination with other UC-Davis
research labs involved in the project.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (85%)
1.      Field sampling of soil dwelling fauna
2.      Support with installation and maintenance of study  plots
3.      Field characterization of soils via regular visits to the field year
round to measure bulk density, soil organic carbon, pH, infiltration and
aggregate stability.
4.      Faunal identification
5.      Nitrate resin bag deployment and collection
6.      Data entry, organization, processing and analysis

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (15%)
1.      Participation and presentation of research at laboratory meetings
and select professional meetings.
2.      Synthesis of data for publication and/or outreach efforts (written
and internet formats)

This is a 2-year position with a annual salary of $33,672/yr + benefits. The
University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. To apply for this position, please send a CV and a short written
description of your qualifications to Toby O’Geen at atogeen@ucdavis.edu.