Junior Specialist , represented – Irrigation and Soils Lab at UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus

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Junior Specialist , represented – Irrigation and Soils Lab at UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus Jobs in Modesto, USA at University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Position: Junior Specialist 40% variable, represented – Irrigation and Soils Lab at UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus (26-10)
Junior Specialist 40% variable, represented – Irrigation and Soils Lab at UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus (26-10)

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Application Window

Open date: March 19, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Jul 26, 2026 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

Position Overview
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a Junior Specialist to work in the Irrigation and Soils Lab at UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County.

Duties include:

Conducting research and extension focused on improving water use efficiency in orchard and vineyard cropping systems;

• Coordinating with multidisciplinary team;
  Inputting and analyzing data and reporting results;
• Cntributing to writing grant proposals and grant reports;
• Ensuring safety protocols are followed when operating and maintaining equipment and managing lab inventory.
• Coordinating and participating in extension outreach efforts including workshops, training, and help develop educational materials;
• Performing field data collection including stem water potential, soil water content, nut quality, yield, plant growth, etc.;
• Building, calibrating, and installing sensors for in-field plant-based and environmental data collection;
• Supporting general research support improving Ag water management in orchard and vineyard cropping systems in North San Joaquin Valley, and contributing to progress reports and manuscripts. The successful candidate will be actively involved in publishing research results, participating in research planning, implementation, and analysis, with opportunities for co-authorship in research and extension publications, if desired.

  Reporting Relationship:
  The Junior Specialist will be administratively responsible to the UCCE Irrigation and Soils Advisor.

  Location Headquarters: UCCE Stanislaus County, Modesto, California

  Required Qualifications and Skills

  Required Qualifications

  Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in water management, soil science, plant science, or a related field at the time of appointment.

  Additional Qualifications:

• Interest in and desire to pursue a career in UC Cooperative Extension.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in field and lab date collection related to the topics of investigation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever-changing clientele and project needs.
• This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with UC ANR Flexible Work Guidelines flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation.
• Applicants must have unrestricted and permanent work authorization in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. at the time of hire, without additional sponsorship. Internal UC ANR applicants with questions may contact Katie Kilbane at klkilbane.
• 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.
  Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
  Anti-Discrimination Policy
  Affirmative Action

  Skills Required:

  To be successful, Jr. Specialists require skills in the following:

  Professional Competence and Activity

• The Junior Specialist will participate in outreach activities, helping academics organize and conduct clientele meetings and field days, prepare extension publications, contribute to blogs, newsletters and other forms of outreach.
  Communication
• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal and public speaking communication skills.
• Skills to communicate and extend technical information to diverse audiences are required.
  Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with others.
• Able to adapt as circumstances warranted. Promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

  Lifelong Learning

• Demonstrated…

Title: Junior Specialist , represented – Irrigation and Soils Lab at UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus

Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Location: Modesto, USA

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