Date of posting here June 14, 2008 Type of position non-tenure, one year term, renewable up to 5 years Employer University of California, Davis Description of Employer The University of California, Davis is a world-renowned research, education and extension institution. Location Salinas, California Description of Location University of California (UC), Davis/USDA Vegetable Research and Extension Center at Salinas, CA. Through a cooperative agreement between the UC and the USDA, UC research and extension personnel are housed at the USDA Station near Salinas, CA. Ample lab and field facilities are available. Salinas is at the heart of the world's premier flower, vegetable and strawberry producing region. Salinas is also located within close proximity of the Monterey Peninsula (30 miles) and San Francisco (100 miles). Salary $39,000 per year. Benefits Health care, vacation and more. Family coverage is an option. Closing date of competition August 15, 2008 Date position available Immediately Description of duties Contribute his/her skills in collaborating with existing research programs Help define future research projects Current projects include: Hot air and steam for soil disinfestation as an alternative to chemical fumigants Influence of environmental variables on weed control with fumigants Germination stimulus of dormant weed seed with fumigants and heat Non-chemical weed control in strawberries and flowers Opportunities for field work in a diverse range of horticultural crops across a range of environments Participation in extension outreach activities is available to interested candidates Qualifications sought Ph.D. in a related agricultural or biological science. Experience or training in weed science, and/or plant pathology is desirable. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Contact for additional information Steve Fennimore, Extension Weed Ecophysiologist University of California, Davis c/o USDA 1636 East Alisal St. Salinas, CA 93905 (831) 755-2896 voice (831) 755-2898 fax safennimore@ucdavis.edu email preferred for first contact Application procedure   Submit what Resume Letter of application Transcripts (last 5 years only) Names and addresses of three references. Please also include fax numbers and email addresses Applicant should document his/her accomplishments in two of the following: Seed physiology Weed science Plant pathology Applicant should address the following points: Quantitative skills such as statistics, and or simulation modeling Ability to work as a team member Publication record Submit to Steve Fennimore, Extension Weed Ecophysiologist University of California c/o USDA 1636 East Alisal St. Salinas, CA 93905