Assistant Project Scientist - Throughput Plant Phenotyping Facility

Position Overview

Project Scientist at the High Throughput Plant Phenotyping Facility (HTPPF) at the University of California, Davis. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Christine Diepenbrock and will collaborate to develop an active research program in high throughput plant phenotyping.

The salary range for this position is $76,700–$97,600. Off‑scale salaries are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Research (90%)

• Research in specialized area (75%) – The candidate will contribute creatively to active research programs, manage day‑to‑day experiments, design experiments, manage data, assist with proposals, and supervise students or technicians.
• Publication (10%) – The candidate will publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals and other outlets.
• Grant Acquisition (5%) – The candidate will help prepare and assist in acquiring state and federal funding for phenotyping work.

Professional Competence and Activity (5%) – Participation in professional societies, reviewing proposals, presenting at conferences, and contributing to seminars.

University and Public Service (5%) – Public outreach, university service activities, guest lectures, and committee service.

Appointment is for a minimum of one year; reappointment is possible with funding and programmatic need.

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Agricultural Science, Plant Genetics, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in experimental design
• Experience in data management and accessibility
• Experience in data analysis
• Experience designing and conducting greenhouse or field experiments
• Experience in greenhouse management to maintain infrastructure and equipment
• Experience managing undergraduate students or technicians
• Record of peer‑reviewed publications in plant science or a related field

Davis, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain positions funded by federal contracts may require an E‑Verify check.