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Position overview
Position title:
Associate Specialist
Salary range:
$73,000 – $85,000
Anticipated start:
August 19, 2024
Application Window
Open date: July 17, 2024
Next review date: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 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
Associate Specialist in Nematology
The Department of Nematology at the University of California invites applicants for an Associate Specialist in Nematology to conduct applied research for the Westphal Lab in Parlier, CA. This position will start on August 19, 2024. The final candidate will conduct research projects in nematode detection and elucidation of microbial communities in perennial crops. Focus will be investigations of the ecology of primary nematode parasites of trees and vines. Coordinating research activities with other program personnel will be necessary to conduct the projects at hand. The employee will be expected to meet competency standards in general nematology as assessed of research outputs (completed experiments, data analyses, and manuscripts) and contributions towards training of personnel participating in relevant projects. Opportunities will be available to learn field research methods, methods in plant breeding, and other nematode management strategies.
The current base pay range for this position is $73,000 to $85,000.
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Basic qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include:
• Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology, Nematology, Microbiology or a closely related field.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications (2+) demonstrating competency in relevant areas of study
• Experience with and demonstrated expertise in molecular biology including real time qPCR, microbiome studies.
• Experience with and demonstrated expertise in statistical design of experiments, and some knowledge in biometric analysis of microbial communities.
• Experience growing and maintaining plants for experiments.
• Evidence of the ability to achieve results independently and as part of a team.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
• In addition to nematology expertise, have basic mycology and bacteriology working knowledge.
• Evidence of successful mentoring and training of undergraduate students, especially through co-authorship with mentees.
Advancement through the Specialist ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years [For Academic Coordinators: “2 years”], each of which includes substantial peer input.
To apply: submit a cover letter of application outlining the interest and fit to this position (minimum 1 page, maximum 2 pages), a complete (long-form) curriculum vitae,
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence (1 page), 3 letters of reference, and two publications relevant to the required/preferred qualifications.
to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01954 Review of applications will commence on August 17, 2024 and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.
For more information about this position, please contact Andreas Westphal, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Nematology, at Andreas.westphal@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Troy Hall Jr., Academic Personnel, at troy.hall@ucr.edu
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.
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HRSU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
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.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.”
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy: 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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology, Nematology, Microbiology or a closely related field.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications (2+) demonstrating competency in relevant areas of study
• Experience with and demonstrated expertise in molecular biology including real time qPCR, microbiome studies.
• Experience with and demonstrated expertise in statistical design of experiments, and some knowledge in biometric analysis of microbial communities.
• Experience growing and maintaining plants for experiments.
• Evidence of the ability to achieve results independently and as part of a team.
Preferred qualifications
• In addition to nematology expertise, have basic mycology and bacteriology working knowledge.
• Evidence of successful mentoring and training of undergraduate students, especially through co-authorship with mentees.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
• Publications relevant to the required/preferred qualifications
Reference requirements
• 3-5 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references. The Search Committee will request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01954
Help contact: thall002@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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
Parlier, CA
