Assistant Project Scientist- Bailey Lab

The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist to work under the supervision of Dr. Brian Bailey to study how plant structure and function affects crop biophysical processes across scales. Efforts involve novel experimental and modeling approaches to conduct basic and applied research in plant productivity and water-use efficiency and the development of precision management tools for woody perennial crops. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI). The position consists of 90% research, 5% professional competence activity, and 5% university and public service.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

I. RESEARCH (90%)

Research activity (50%)

This position requires creative and collaborative contributions an active research program developing high-performance computational tools that realistically simulate cropping systems to better understand how plant structure and function impacts biophysical processes across scales. Efforts involve novel experimental and modeling approaches to conduct basic and applied research in plant productivity and water-use efficiency and the development of precision management tools for woody perennial crops. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI). The candidate will design specific projects focused on developing new methods, computational analyses, and models across scales to quantify ecosystem fluxes and energy balance partitioning using high frequency ground-based datasets and remotely sensed data for vineyards and orchards. Efforts will include 3D simulation of physical processes across various crop canopy geometries using an existing modeling framework developed by the PI. In some cases, the candidate may supervise students or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments.

Publication (30%)

The candidate will publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, books and other outlets either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of a large collaborative research team.

Grant Acquisition (10%)

The candidate will assist in acquiring proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The candidate will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will interact with funding agencies and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5%)

The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to their specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%)

The candidate will engage in public outreach activities that include presenting scientific research results to the general public and providing relevant advice to individuals and public agencies. The candidate will engage in University service activities such as guest lecturing and committee service.

a. Experience developing and applying 3D crop models

b. Experience with 3D plant architectural measurement

c. Experience collecting plant ecophysiological measurements

d. Competence in computer programming

e. Demonstrated publication record in top peer-reviewed journals

f. Experience with C++ programming language

g. Experience with Helios 3D model application

h. Experience working in woody perennial cropping systems

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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