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Merced, California
Glendale, California
Palo Alto, California
Posted: 09-Dec-21
Location: Merced, California
Required Education: Doctorate/Professional
Salary: Salary scale begins at $84,000
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Internal Number: JPF01221
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Assistant Project Scientist in Solar Canals
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: December 9th, 2021
Next review date: Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, May 30, 2022 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 Kurtz Laboratory directed by Dr. Sarah Kurtz is looking for a self-motivated, creative, enthusiastic and highly qualified Project Scientist who is an expert in solar canals to evaluate data taken from solar panels installed in a canal-like configuration. The study will evaluate and quantify the benefits of collocating solar panels with canals. For reference, the applicant may consult “Energy and water co-benefits from covering canals with solar panels” (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-021-00693-8). The new study will extend the previous theoretical study to evaluation of experimental data for comparison with the previous modeling.
The successful candidate will have previous training and established track record in solar canal evaluation. The Project Scientist is expected to stay abreast of recent publications in the field, carry out the research independently and as part of a team, and document the research both in reports to the project team and in appropriate publications. The Project Scientist is also expected to assist with mentoring graduate students and undergraduate students who will support the project. Travel to partner and end-user facilities may be required. This is a one year project.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have obtained a PhD in a field related to the project. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct scientific research successfully and work independently are desirable.
The candidate should have/will have demonstrable experience in the following areas: 1) advanced understanding of solar panel operation and how proximity to a canal would affect the performance of the solar panels, and 2) advanced knowledge of the effects of solar panels on canals (evaporation and aquatic growth).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Please provide a list of two references with contact information including: mailing address, phone number and e-mail address; this will be submitted through the AP Recruit system
Help contact: soe-deptspecialist@ucmerced.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction).
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With 8,500 undergraduate and graduate students (https://www.ucmerced.edu/fast-facts), UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
UC Merced is a smoke & tobacco free campus (https://smokefree.ucmerced.edu/).
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