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Postdoctoral Scholar in The Fish Lab Conservation and Culture Laboratory

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Position description

The Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory (FCCL, https://fccl.ucdavis.edu/) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on the sperm preservation and competition focusing on an endangered fish species, Delta Smelt Hypomesus transpacificus. The FCCL is a part of Dept. Biological and Agricultural Engineering at University of California, Davis, but the location of the FCCL is at Byron, CA. This appointment will be a 100% time for duration of one year with the possibility of extension for another year.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will be involved in the study mainly focused on, but not limited to, 1) developing the sperm preservation methods and 2) studying the hybridization among species. General responsibilities also include: laboratory support, animal trial support, animal care, sample analysis and data management. The candidate should also be actively and significantly involved in reviewing journal articles, engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results, participating in appropriate professional societies or groups and other educational and research organizations, presenting research data in society annual conferences, and publishing manuscripts. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision‐making skills, as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

The employee will be personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions, work regularly scheduled hours (8am‐ 5pm) and occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet project priorities, work flexible or extended hours as needed based on workload demands and travel to and from client sites on and off campus (at Byron, CA 94514).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
-PhD degree in Animal Science, Aquacultural Engineering or a related field with a -minimum of 4 years’ experience in laboratory

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
-Strong lab technique in sperm activity monitoring.
-Experience in aquacultural systems, fisheries sciences, ecology, or related field.
-Experience in developing fish culture method of all life stages.
-Strong knowledge and experience in statistical data analysis.
-Demonstrated publication record.
-Good oral and written skills to communicate data summary to collaboration -parties.
-Provide own, reliable, transportation to and from work site with CA driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience in sperm preservation of smelts.
-Experience in fish sperm competition.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
-Work under indoor and outdoor conditions over rough terrain.
-Physical strength and endurance to move throughout facility.
-May encounter spiders, snakes, wasps, and other animals occurring in field conditions.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:
-Promptly respond to the requests made by the supervisor.
-Give timely feedback, including bad outcomes.
-Write semi‐annual reports.
-Prepare posters and present results in conferences.

MATERIALS REQUESTED TO INCLUDE: To apply, please send the following application materials:
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
To ensure consideration, application materials should be received by December 15, 2020 and the initial review date will start on November 15, 2020.

QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Dr. Tien‐Chieh Hung (thung@ucdavis.edu).

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

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Job location

Byron, California