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Staff Research Associate 1
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24442166 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $54,288 - $64,812 |
Position Information
Position will serve as the laboratory manager for the Wilson Lab (Dept. Entomology, UC Riverside) located at the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (KARE) in Parlier, CA. Working under the supervision of, and in coordination with, Dr. Houston Wilson, the lab manager will be responsible for carrying out multiple lab, greenhouse and field experiments associated with Dr. Wilson's research and extension program in integrated management of arthropod pests of tree nut and stone fruit crops in California. Duties will also include management and training of seasonal laboratory assistants, lab organization and inventory upkeep, preparation of materials for experiments, and supporting graduate student projects as needed. The budgeted hiring range is between $50,926.32 - $60,802.56.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelors degree in environmental science, entomology, ecology or a related field. | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 1-3 years of experience | Required |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Strong knowledge of entomology with an emphasis in agricultural entomology and the insects commonly encountered in tree nuts, stone fruit and figs in California.
Field entomology skills, including insect observation, collection, preservation/transport and identification.
Ability to operating vehicles, including the lab vehicle (large SUV), electric golf cart, and 4-wheel ATVs. Hitching and towing a large trailer to/from field sites, including loading/unloading ATVs.
Skills in manipulation of small organisms with forceps, tweezers, paint brush etc.
Knowledge of Insect colony maintenance and rearing, including provision of food/water, adjusting light/temperature/humidity conditions, monitoring colony health and hygiene, and use of incubators.
Working knowledge of greenhouse plant propagation and maintenance, both annual and perennial plants for use in insect colonies and experiments.
Ability to work under extreme environmental conditions (>95F, sunny, dusty) for long periods of time (8 hours/day) and independently lift 50lbs.
Competency working with stereo and imaging microscopes, sometimes for long periods of time (>4 hours/day).
Field entomology skills, including insect observation, collection, preservation/transport and identification.
Ability to operating vehicles, including the lab vehicle (large SUV), electric golf cart, and 4-wheel ATVs. Hitching and towing a large trailer to/from field sites, including loading/unloading ATVs.
Skills in manipulation of small organisms with forceps, tweezers, paint brush etc.
Knowledge of Insect colony maintenance and rearing, including provision of food/water, adjusting light/temperature/humidity conditions, monitoring colony health and hygiene, and use of incubators.
Working knowledge of greenhouse plant propagation and maintenance, both annual and perennial plants for use in insect colonies and experiments.
Ability to work under extreme environmental conditions (>95F, sunny, dusty) for long periods of time (8 hours/day) and independently lift 50lbs.
Competency working with stereo and imaging microscopes, sometimes for long periods of time (>4 hours/day).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of agronomic and ecological aspects of tree nut, stone fruit and fig production in California.
Familiarity with current research in tree nut, stone fruit and figs in California.
Data management, including organization, backup and analysis.
Familiarity with current research in tree nut, stone fruit and figs in California.
Data management, including organization, backup and analysis.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview