Field Research Specialist - Fiber-Optic Temperature Sensing

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a dynamic UC Davis, USDA-ARS collaboration to support cutting-edge micrometeorology and hydrogeology research focused on fiber-optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (FODTS) across California’s Central Valley. The Junior/Assistant Specialist will contribute to evapotranspiration studies, micrometeorological fluxes, and MAR processes, working with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes field data collection, instrument maintenance, data processing, and dissemination of findings

Qualifikationen

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Atmospheric Science, Geosciences, Soil Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with field environmental data collection, sensor maintenance, and field logistics, with special focus on FODTS.
• Background in FODTS and environmental data processing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to work productively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• FODTS Deployment & Maintenance: Assist in the design, installation, calibration, and routine operation of fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing systems for micrometeorological and subsurface monitoring.
• Field Monitoring & Logistics: Play an integral role in field data collection across agricultural, groundwater recharge, mountain, and forest sites.
• Laboratory & Data Analysis: Process, quality-control, and analyze time-series environmental data (specifically FODTS temperature matrices and meteorological datasets).
• Research Dissemination: Synthesize research findings, generate visualization products, and contribute to progress reports, academic presentations, and peer‑reviewed manuscripts.

Kenntnisse

Field data collection

Sensor maintenance

Data processing

Communication skills

Ausbildung

B.S./M.S. in Environmental/Civil Eng., Hydrogeology, Atmospheric Science, or Geosciences

Tools

FODTS systems

Python

MATLAB

R

Jobbeschreibung

Join a dynamic UC Davis, USDA-ARS collaboration to support cutting-edge micrometeorology and hydrogeology research focused on fiber-optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (FODTS) across California’s Central Valley. The Junior/Assistant Specialist will contribute to evapotranspiration studies, micrometeorological fluxes, and MAR processes, working with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes field data collection, instrument maintenance, data processing, and dissemination of findings