University of California, Davis

POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.
See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid
Direct, Fiscal Year
The salary range for this position is $64,480-$74,569. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: March 12, 2024

Next review date: Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead efforts in the development of crop sensing products that integrate data from satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors to support climate-smart agricultural management. This research is a critical component in the project “Improving irrigation management in specialty crop systems: Advancing proximal sensing tools and evapotranspiration forecasting using satellite remote sensing and machine learning”, recently funded by the USDA. As a Postdoctoral Scholar, you will have a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of agricultural remote sensing and biophysical modeling.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will join the Crop Sensing Group, a dynamic interdisciplinary team comprised of scientists from USDA-ARS and UC Davis.

You will collaborate closely with a diverse group of researchers, including Project Investigators Kyle Knipper, Nicolas Bambach, Bill Kustas, Martha Anderson, Matthew Roby, Nicolas Bambach, and Andrew McElrone.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Biometorology; Hydrology; Geography, Remote Sensing, Agriculture/Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced coding skills (Python)
Scientific writing skills
Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Biometorology; Hydrology; Geography, Remote Sensing, Agriculture/Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced coding skills (Python)
Scientific writing skills
Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
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ABOUT UC DAVIS

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The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

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

Davis, CA