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Staff Research Associate 2
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26762100 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $58,548 - $94,190 |
Position Information
Seeking a highly motivated person to join our team at The University of California, Riverside. The successful candidate will, under supervision, successfully maintain three honeybee apiaries on campus. The individual will join a group of scientists and students that focus on research and teaching activities on insect pollinator health, especially the study of immunity, reproduction and ecology of bees (see https://ciber.ucr.edu). The main aim of the group is to use state of the art research approaches in close collaboration with beekeepers to develop novel approaches to better manage pollinator health and thereby safeguard bees and their pollination services in the future. The budgeted hiring range is $56,563.92 - $69,634.80.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | Required |
| Masters degree in the biological or environmental sciences. | Preferred |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid CA Driver License | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 3 years constructing and maintaining commercial honeybee hives and maintaining bee apiaries. A bachelors degree in a directly related field may be substituted for up to four years of experience. | Required |
| Documented experience with bee breeding methods including parasite identification, disease management, hive health monitoring, honey, pollen, wax production and processing, queen breeding including grafting and re-queening, drone and worker breeding. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience with laboratory and shop equipment related to beekeeping (balances, microscopes, basic glassware, various saws, drills, tools, safety equipment). | Required |
| Demonstrated supervisory experience over untrained workers. | Preferred |
| Experience with interacting and collaborative research with industry partners. | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Ability to maintain detailed records with regard to hive maintenance and performance, and daily activities as related to ongoing experiments.
Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work in a cross-disciplinary, multicultural, team
Ability to independently lift 40lbs.
Demonstrated ability and history of successfully interacting with commercial beekeepers.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and ask questions when necessary.
Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work in a cross-disciplinary, multicultural, team
Ability to independently lift 40lbs.
Demonstrated ability and history of successfully interacting with commercial beekeepers.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and ask questions when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the use of Schley artificial insemination equipment.
Familiarity and experience in organizing outreach events.
A basic understanding of beekeeping practices as performed in and utilized in the State of California.
Familiarity and experience in organizing outreach events.
A basic understanding of beekeeping practices as performed in and utilized in the State of California.
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