Assistant Project Scientist- Feldmann Lab
Listed on 2025-12-28
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Position Overview: The salary range for this position is $74,100-$94,200. "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 WindowOpen date: April 21, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 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 DescriptionThe UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program is hiring an Assistant Project Scientist to lead ongoing and future field, greenhouse, and controlled environment disease breeding and research efforts. The University of California, Davis strawberry breeding program has been breeding public strawberry varieties since the 1930s and includes both research and teaching components. Today, its goals are to investigate key issues in strawberry (e.g., the genetic basis of disease resistance, aroma, yield, etc.)
and leverage these discoveries in developing new varieties of strawberry plants that address the needs of growers in California and around the world. The strawberry breeding program strives to be accessible and transparent regarding the research underway and operates with collaborators from around the world to advance the field of knowledge underlying strawberry breeding. The successful applicant will help to execute research projects, design new experiments and projects, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, lead and participate in writing papers, grants, and reports, and present to national and international audiences, as well as be a positive member of the campus community.
NATURE AND PURPOSE The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project (e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public service.
They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in Cooperative Extension, etc.), he/she is not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. He/she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status.
The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Research activity (55 %) This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of quantitative genetics, plant pathology, and the application of genome-informed approaches in strawberry breeding. This will involve planning and designing experiments and populations to discover, validate, and incorporate novel resistance loci into commercial breeding material. The candidate will help determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator, design specific projects, including selection of appropriate methods and techniques, and contribute to routine breeding activities to support the continued health of the program.
He/she will superv. students or technicians and consult scientists regarding technical aspects of the research, including methods development, troubleshooting, interpreting results, and planning follow-up experiments. - Publication (20 %) The candidate will…
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