Assistant Specialist in Civil & Environmental Engineering - Kendall Lab - 2025/26

UC Davis College of Engineering; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC Davis College of Engineering is seeking an Assistant Specialist in Civil & Environmental Engineering for the Kendall Lab. This role involves specialized expertise in life cycle assessment and geospatial analysis, focusing on agricultural and food systems. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and relevant experience in modeling. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental or Agricultural Science required.
• Experience in modeling and agricultural systems is necessary.
• Preferred experience with public datasets and soil sampling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in specialized areas including data collection and model development.
• Engage in professional activities such as presentations and collaboration.
• Participate in university and public service activities.

Skills

Modeling

Data collection

Geospatial analysis

Education

Master's in Environmental or Agricultural Science

Tools

DNDC

USEtox

Job description

Assistant Specialist in Civil & Environmental Engineering - Kendall Lab - 2025/26

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Position overview

Salary range: $61,300 - $64,700

Application window

Open date: February 19, 2025

Most recent review date: Mar 25, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position remains open.

Final date: Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

Applications will be accepted until this date; late applications will only be considered if the position is unfilled.

Position description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Davis seeks qualified candidates for Assistant Specialist positions. Qualifications include a Master's degree in Environmental or Agricultural Science, with experience in modeling and agricultural systems in North America and the tropics.

The role involves providing specialized expertise in life cycle assessment, geospatial analysis, and model development for agricultural and food systems. Responsibilities include data collection, model parametrization, analysis, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

1. Research in specialized areas (85%): Data collection, model development, analysis, and reporting.
2. Professional competence and activity (10%): Presentations, lab upkeep, collaboration.
3. University and public service (5%): Liaison with external agencies, committee participation.

Qualifications

Minimum: Master's in Environmental or Agricultural Science with experience in modeling and agricultural systems.

Preferred: Experience with public datasets, modeling tools (DNDC, USEtox), soil sampling, and international agricultural systems.

Application requirements

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Authorization to Release Information form
• Optional: Research statement, Diversity statement
• References: 3-8 contacts

Contact & application link

Apply at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06970

Questions: Elias Marvinney, [e-mail]