Junior Specialist: Field & Lab Scientist (FODTS)

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of California, Davis, in partnership with the USDA-ARS SAWS Research Unit, seeks a Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist to support micrometeorology and hydrogeology research. The role centers on applying fiber-optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (FODTS) to measure detailed soil-plant-atmosphere temperature dynamics and subsurface conditions.

The successful candidate will participate in field campaigns across California’s Central Valley and mountainous regions, assist in data

Qualifikationen

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Atmospheric Science, Geosciences, Soil Physics, or closely related discipline.
• Strong foundation in environmental measurement techniques and data handling.
• Experience with field campaigns and data quality control is preferred.

Aufgaben

• FODTS deployment, calibration, and operation for micrometeorological and subsurface monitoring.
• Field data collection across diverse field sites (agricultural, groundwater, mountains).
• Process and analyze time-series environmental data and meteorological datasets.
• Contribute to dissemination through reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Kenntnisse

FODTS deployment

Field data collection

Time-series data analysis

Scientific collaboration

Ausbildung

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Atmospheric Science, Geosciences, Soil Physics

Tools

Fiber-optic DTS equipment

Jobbeschreibung

University of California, Davis, in partnership with the USDA-ARS SAWS Research Unit, seeks a Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist to support micrometeorology and hydrogeology research. The role centers on applying fiber-optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (FODTS) to measure detailed soil-plant-atmosphere temperature dynamics and subsurface conditions.

The successful candidate will participate in field campaigns across California’s Central Valley and mountainous regions, assist in data