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Jr. Specialist – UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program

University of California, Davis -
Davis, CA

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Job Details

$57,000 - $60,700 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Laboratory project records management
Records maintenance
Academic research projects
Safety protocol adherence
Agricultural harvesting
Outdoor work experience
Greenhouse experience
Labeling
Spreadsheets
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Data entry
Greenhouse cultivation
Field data collection

Full Job Description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for the Jr. Specialist position is $57,000 at Step 1 or $60,700 at Step 2.

Application Window

Open date: June 23, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Jul 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program seeks a motivated and highly organized Junior Specialist to join a dynamic, field-based research team working to develop the next generation of improved strawberry cultivars. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to one of the nation’s leading public strawberry breeding programs, supporting research that impacts growers, nurseries, consumers, and the broader strawberry industry.

The Junior Specialist will play an active role in greenhouse, nursery, and field operations, including organizing strawberry plants for transplanting, supporting planting and harvest activities, managing irrigation, maintaining greenhouse and field experiments, and scouting for pests, diseases, and plant health issues. The position will also help coordinate with seasonal labor crews to ensure that critical research activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on agricultural research, working outdoors, solving practical problems, and being part of a collaborative team. The Junior Specialist will help maintain plant inventories, support field trial logistics, collect and organize research observations, and contribute to the day-to-day success of breeding and germplasm maintenance in greenhouse and field settings.

More information about the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program is available at strawberry.ucdavis.edu.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (90% EFFORT)
A. Collaborate with other research and extension personnel affiliated with research activities involving strawberry breeding, germplasm maintenance, and pathology. Evaluation of performance in research activities or in outreach activities as deemed applicable to the individual project in specialized areas, as documented by any of the following:
1) Publications that acknowledge the Specialist's significant and meaningful contribution to the work by leading nursery and greenhouse plant propagation, supporting greenhouse crossing efforts and germplasm maintenance, and efforts to improve plant health.
2) Publications on which the Specialist is a co-author, or otherwise acknowledged.
3) Other evidence (e.g., letters from collaborators or principal investigators) that work done by the Specialist contributed to publishable research.
4) Active dissemination of information (beyond the boundaries of the campus) through informal instruction, presentations, or other means stemming from the Specialist's research accomplishments such as internal reports, fields summaries, or trial notes.
5) Other evidence of recognized expertise may include formal documentation of intellectual effort and participation in publishable research activities, first authorship on publications/patents, presentation of research at regional/national meetings, invitations to review grant proposals and/or journal articles such as the plant genome, horticulture research, or horticulture science; invitations to participate in research projects, and/or service on advisory panels such as CA&ES Greenhouse committee, or other relevant committees.
a. Documentation of meaningful contributions through acknowledgments, authorship, supervisor evaluation, or collaborator feedback

B. Serve as a research coordinator for agricultural and crop production projects conducted by PIs in the department, as resources permit. Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted communication between individual laboratories, data management, and preparation of reports tailored to meet the needs of the requesting individual(s).
1) Accurate execution of greenhouse, nursery, and field research protocols
2) Timely organization, labeling, movement, and preparation of strawberry plants for transplanting
3) Participation in planting, transplanting, crop maintenance, harvest, and field trial activities
4) Maintenance of accurate plant inventories, field maps, greenhouse records, and trial documentation
5) Collection and entry of field, greenhouse, phenotyping, scouting, or plant health data
6) Irrigation monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation in greenhouse and field settings
7) Routine scouting for pests, diseases, irrigation problems, plant stress, and other production issues
8) Communication of field and greenhouse observations to Allison Krill-Brown, the PI, or other research personnel
9) Assistance with preparation of supplies, plants, labels, maps, samples, and materials needed for research activities
10) Support for germplasm, seedling, foundation nursery, commercial nursery, and field trial activities
11) Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to complete assigned research tasks independently under supervision
12) Effective collaboration with program staff, students, seasonal labor crews, growers, extension personnel, and research partners, without direct supervisory responsibility

C. Required to hold valid driver's license, having a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% EFFORT)
A. Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations, such as American Society of Horticulture Sciences, California Strawberry Commission.

B. Participate in scholarly conferences such as UC Davis Plant Sciences Symposium, National Association of Plant Breeders, North American Strawberry Growers Association.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)
A. May maintain liaison and respond to the needs of various industry organizations, state and federal agencies, and other external groups on issues related to the area of expertise, such as the California Strawberry Commission.

Per UCD-APM 330, it is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a Master's or Doctoral degree in the relevant discipline or a baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of experience as a Junior Specialist. Candidates who hold a Masters or Doctoral degree will be disqualified from the Jr. Specialist position.

The Department will not offer visa sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A. Bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, or related field (must be obtained at the time of appointment)
B. Experience working with plants in greenhouse, field, nursery, or agricultural research settings, including planting, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and general crop maintenance
C. Ability to collect, organize, and record research data accurately, including field notes, phenotyping data, sample labels, and basic spreadsheet entry.
D. Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor and greenhouse work, including standing for long periods, bending, lifting, working in variable weather, and following safety protocols.
E. Strong reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including following research protocols and supervisor instructions.
F. Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

G. Written and oral communication skill in Spanish
H. Experience working around pesticides
I. Valid driver's license and ability to drive in CA

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

2 required (contact information only)

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About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Davis, CA; Wolfskill Experimental Orchard

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