IPM for Small Farms Staff Research Associate 3 – Fresno, CA, Job ID 52416
Date Posted: April 21, 2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The Research Associate will design and conduct applied research on insect pest management on small-scale and diversified farms in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Research activities for this position are part of an applied research and extension program focused on both economic viability and environmental sustainability of small-scale production systems, with an emphasis on agroecological practices compatible with diversified farming systems. This position will provide research support for efforts to adapt integrated pest management (IPM) methods for successful integrated pest management on small-scale and diversified farms, including conservation and augmentative biological control, cultural controls, host plant resistance, and organic-approved or reduced-risk pesticides. The Research Associate will also collaborate with academics and staff in the Small Farms Network to develop statewide educational materials on insect pest identification and management for small-scale farms and will contribute to regional efforts in the Fresno area to evaluate appropriate technology for pest management on small-scale farms.
The Research Associate will work under the general supervision of the Small Farms and Specialty Crops Advisor in Fresno and Tulare Counties and will contribute substantially to experimental design, selection and development of methods and protocols, planning of field work, data analysis, and interpretation of research results, working collaboratively with both small farms team members and participating farmers. Responsibilities include communication and coordination with farmers participating in on-farm trials, with assistance from bilingual staff when appropriate. Supervisory responsibility for staff assisting with research trials may include supervising student or per diem assistants, AmeriCorps fellows, or additional staff positions. The Research Associate will prepare data summaries relevant to extension efforts and policy communications, assist in developing and submitting grant proposals, and track research expenses on current grants. Duties include collaborating on preparation of manuscripts for publication and presenting results of research at professional society meetings, as well as conducting extension presentations and assisting with outreach and extension efforts.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed, and ends two years from date of hire with the possibility of extension if funding permits.
Pay Scale: $62,321.11/year to $80,588.57/year
This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.
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