This position is for a postdoctoral scholar to work at the University of California, Davis, starting in the late summer/early fall, under the supervision of Prof. Adele Igel and in collaboration with project partners at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Stockholm Environment Institute on a project designed to evaluate and to understand how to optimize orographic cloud seeding in California to enhance precipitation and runoff into hydroelectric reservoirs by examining the lifecycle of enhanced snowfall from seeding using a multidisciplinary approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading case study sensitivity tests to seeding operations and for running and analyzing seasonal ensemble simulations in collaboration with project partners. It is expected that the successful candidate will aid in preparation of progress reports to the funding agency and will prepare their results for peer-reviewed publication. The successful candidate will also be expected to aid in the supervision of more junior team members at UC Davis and will have the opportunity to interact regularly with a variety of more senior team members at the collaborating institutions.
The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project (e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in Cooperative Extension, etc), he/she is not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. He/she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.
The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project (e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in Cooperative Extension, etc), he/she is not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. He/she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.
We’re seeking an agricultural scientist, agricultural engineer, environmental engineer, hydrologist, or other related background to join our research team studying alternative water and nitrogen (N) management systems in order to reduce nitrate (NO3-) leaching into groundwater. The team is working on understanding and mitigating leaching from fertilizer N applications as well as conservation practices that enhance water and N conservation in nut crops, citrus orchards, and processing tomatoes. This position will be a critical part of a team working to answer questions posed by various stakeholders, including growers, federal, state, and local agencies, and private industry organizations. The primary focus of the project is on developing innovative conservation practices for progressive farmers to manage N and water in the most environmentally benign manner while fostering economically sustainable yields.