TERC Assistant Project Scientist
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: May 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100-$85,900.
Application Window
Open date: April 2, 2025
Most recent review date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is recruiting for a
100% Assistant Project Scientist. The major responsibilities for
this position requires:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1) RESEARCH (90 %)
The appointee will assist in determining research goals in
consultation with Principal Investigators. Relying on a
demonstrated ability to perform cutting-edge publication-quality
research in the areas of turbulence, river-lake interactions,
limnological data analysis, and expertise in hydrodynamic modeling
of rivers and lakes. The appointee will analyze river-lake dynamics
and turbulent mixing in the nearshore of Lake Tahoe and other
aquatic systems via 3D hydrodynamic numerical models; design,
implement, and analyze observational measurements utilizing
conventional limnological sampling techniques and cutting-edge
technology such as autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), underwater
gliders, and/or acoustic doppler velocity profilers (ADCP);
represent TERC with Stakeholder groups and funding agencies; assist
in meeting grant funding deliverables and reporting requirements,
and collaboration with project partners and funders; engage
collaboratively with other faculty and researchers in the analysis
of data from other locations in the US and globally. The appointee
will prepare manuscripts describing research results and publish in
peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with PIs and/or other
members of the research team. The appointee will collaborate on the
preparation of research funding proposals. Depending on the level
of contribution, the candidate will either be listed as a co-PI or
as the PI (status may be granted by exception to UC policy).
2) UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%)
The appointee will engage with TERC's public outreach activities
that include presenting scientific research results to the general
public, providing scientific advice to individuals and public
agencies and adapting research results for inclusion in
museum-quality displays and activities. Teaching classroom courses
is not an expectation of this position.
3) PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5%)
The appointee will participate in professional societies and
conferences appropriate to his/her specific field and will serve as
a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as
appropriate. The appointee will attend seminars to present research
results and may give oral presentations to public and professional
interest groups. When appropriate, the appointee may coordinate
and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or
educational functions.
Department: https://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06950
Help contact: alforrest@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any
open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled,
"Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of
their application. If an applicant does not include the signed
authorization with the application materials, the application will
be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal
law.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as
established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded
by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected
candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to
creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees
and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are
embodied by members of our academic community who share our
commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are
available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core
values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our
Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission
Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.
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net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its
commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for
generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Davis, CA and Incline Village, NV
Keywords: University of California - Davis, Oakland , TERC Assistant Project Scientist, Other , Davis, California
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