Weed Science CE Specialist position available at UC Riverside:
The Department of Botany and Plant Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist (11-month tenure-track, 90% CE, 10% OR). The Weed Specialist will work with county-based CE Advisors, other Extension Specialists, faculty, land managers and the industry to conduct research on biology of weedy and invasive plants and their interactions with managed ecosystems, focusing on urban systems. Research could address potential invasiveness of ornamental or biofuel crops; environmental issues associated with herbicide use and other weed control practices; development of integrated weed management practices in nurseries, floriculture, and landscapes; and impacts of weeds and weed management in the urban-agriculture and urban-wildland interfaces. Outreach will center on county-based CE advisors and clientele who focus on managed ecosystems including urban systems and landscapes, horticulture and floriculture. Specialists provide leadership in UC Agricultural and Natural Resources program teams and workgroups.
The position includes an appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station with an expectation to develop a nationally competitive research program and obtain extramural grant funds. Preference will be given to candidates conducting research at the forefront of their field and having a strong working knowledge of weed ecology and control and a desire and ability to work with diverse clientele.
The position will be available July 1, 2014. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Ecology, Range Science, Horticulture, Plant Physiology or related fields. Evaluation of applications will begin December 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of research and extension interests, and 3) have three letters of recommendation submitted through https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00015 .