Staff Research Associate 2 Non-exempt - Hopland, CA, Job ID 80236

Staff Research Associate 2 Non-exempt - Hopland, CA, Job ID 80236

University of California, United States

about 17 hours ago

Location:

Natural Bridge, VIRGINIA

Job Type:

FullTime

Deadline:

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Serve as primary lead, under supervision of Superintendent, in conducting field

research activities at HREC.

Perform technical observations in multiple fields of scientific investigation.

Install, operate, and maintain field and laboratory instruments.

Performs Ag Technician duties, as related to research activities, when needed.

Serve as lead for supervising and directing undergrads and field assistants in data

collection and fieldwork related duties.

Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, organizing timelines and schedules to ensure research activities are conducted on time with precision and accuracy.

Interface with PIs to develop and refine projects, and through an iterative feedback

process ensure that theoretical ideas are turned into workable experimental designs.

Coordinate with, and occasionally serve as lead for, facilities staff to implement project designs into workable field installations.

Meet with researchers, both on and off site, to ensure coordination of current activities, address concerns, find solutions, and map out future goals.

Develop innovative solutions to problems that arise in enacting projects, and work with the Superintendent and PI to modify, vary, or adapt standard procedures to meet project needs.

Collaborate with Director, PIs, and Community Education Specialist to write and submit grant applications.

Participate in annual Research Advisory Committee process of Soliciting, reviewing,

refining, and approving research projects.

Responsible for application, supervision and reporting of herbicides, pesticides,

and fungicides.

Tractor and machinery duties as needed for project management and field work in

vineyard and research plots, and around barns and pastures.