Dear DSSAT group,
I am writing to you with an announcement of
our search for a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Merced and University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. We are interested in candidates who can lead climate
change and agricultural research work in California’s diverse agricultural system and develop data-driven tools and resources that will help inform future decisions on actions to mitigate impacts of climate change. I
would request that you forward this email to any potential candidates within your organization. Thank you.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01666
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position will be based on the candidates'
prior postdoctoral experience. See Table
23 for the salary range for this position.
Percent time: 100
Anticipated start: February 1, 2024
Position duration: 2-year
APPLICATION WINDOW
Next review date: Monday, Jan 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jan 22, 2024 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
We are seeking highly motivated individual to join our team of University of California Merced and University of California Cooperative Extension researchers to lead the project
on assessing impacts of climate change on agriculture in Ventura County and developing data-driven tools and resources that will help inform future decisions on actions to mitigate impacts of climate change in Ventura County.
The postdoctoral scholar will work under direct supervision of Dr. Tapan Pathak and Dr. Annemiek Schilder and collaborate with the University of California Cooperative Extension
academics in Ventura County. Specific responsibilities include, (i) synthesize climate change impacts on Ventura County agriculture and identify critical research needs, (ii) quantify climate change impacts on crops and agricultural pests, (iii) develop data-driven,
web-based crop-specific agroclimate decision support using various weather and climate data streams including National Weather Services, CIMIS stations, PRISM, and downscaled climate change projections, and (iv) reporting research results in the form of journal
publications and conference presentations. A successful candidate will share results with variety of agricultural industry stakeholders such as growers, the Farm Bureau, the County Agricultural Commissioner, and other relevant individuals and organizations
to ensure that project outputs and outcomes are addressing stakeholder needs.
Basic qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in agricultural engineering, climate science, meteorology, irrigation, agronomy, crop sciences, data science, environmental science, or closely related field is required
at the time of appointment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Preferred qualifications
• Computer programming skills with applications in climate and agricultural sciences
• Familiarity with California’s agricultural systems
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Requests for information should be addressed to:
Tapan Pathak, PhD
Associate CE Specialist, Climate Adaptation in Agriculture
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Merced
Annemiek Schilder, PhD
Director, UCCE Ventura County/Hansen Agricultural REC
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