*** POSITION AVAILABLE *** **Staff Research Associate (SRA) IV** We invite applications for a Staff Research Associate IV (Staff-Career) at UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Central Coast & South Region - Orange County - Univ. of California Cooperative Extension.
*Requisition Number: 20160508 **JOB CLOSE DATE: 01-20-2017** *POSITION SUMMARY* This position will provide the essential management and direction needed to conduct a significant research and extension program focused on critical invasive pests, mainly insects, impacting urban landscapes and wildlands surrounding urbanized environments in Orange County. The main focus of the program is to conduct surveys of infestations in regional parks and associated open spaces in order to develop management strategies that are efficacious and economically feasible. This position will also be responsible for the coordination of research and extension activities conducted by UC Riverside faculty and extension specialists on pest-related issues impacting these same environments. In addition, the position will interact with local, regional, state, and federal agencies to assist in coordinating research efforts with UC Cooperative Extension advisors, specialists, and UC academics. Additional issues may arise and this position will be expected to participate significantly in the prioritization of the issues to address. Promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, Accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division. *POSTING SALARY: Min $27.35/hr. to Mid $33.99/hr. **For more information and to apply** https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59831 *DUTIES* Research Project Management: Serve as the Research Project Manager for the surveying and management of shot-hole borer, gold-spotted oak borer, and yellowjackets in urban landscapes, parks, and wildlands. Prioritize and implement research objectives independently and in collaboration with advisors, specialists, and AES academics. Design timelines, approaches, experiment methodology and project implementation plans. Evaluate experimental design and approaches. Act as the project manager and functional expert for the research by coordinating field data collection and associated tasks between partnering agencies and organizations, specifically UC and county partners. Data Management: Develop, compile, and maintain a database of surveyed landscapes and wildland pest infestations for pest of concern (PSHB, GSOB, etc). Utilize collected field data to develop maps and analyses, utilizing ArcGIS, of infested areas of the county, locations of trapping programs, and other environmental data collected in the field. Reporting/Presentation: Generate and submit reports to extramural funding agencies; receive feedback from partners and implement input/feedback when appropriate. Formulate hypotheses, and assist in developing and submitting research proposals for extramural funding. Prepare analysis, provide supporting data and prepare reports for public consumption. Attend regular meetings with funding agency(ies) to develop strategies and provide updates on progress, changes in focus, or issues delaying progress. Present results at public, interagency, and scientific meetings, including UC program planning meetings held regularly across the state. Supervision: Supervise and providing training to full-time and part-time staff as well as interns, if applicable. Assign schedules and tasks to project staff. Supervise field data collection, data entry, insect counts, and general data management. Supervise the development of educational materials with main attention to technical content. *JOB REQUIREMENTS* -Advanced degree in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Biology (Masters or equivalent). -Knowledge of general insect ecology and experience with methods for estimating insect populations -Knowledge and experience with insect and plant interactions. -Experience and high level of competency in computers and computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. -Ability to develop and implement projects independently and coordinate multiple people and tasks. -Good verbal and written communications skills as well as demonstrated skills in field data collections and compilation. -Detailed knowledge of computer database management software. -Mathematical statistical skills and database experience. -Familiarity with relational database management and experience with Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, GIS, and ArcGIS. -Experience supervising multiple team members. -Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with public/private agencies and groups is preferred. *** To apply, please visit: https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central? quickFind=59831 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department ([email protected]).
