Position Overview:

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a Junior Specialist to work in the Lindcove Research and Extension Center, Exceter, California.

The UC ANR Junior Specialist will work with Area IPM Advisor in applied research and extension programs addressing issues related to integrated pest management of arthropod pests in citrus. The candidate will work to develop methods to test different management practices on citrus pests in laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials to meet the pest management needs of citrus growers in the San Joaquin Valley. The candidate will participate in and contribute to extension and outreach activities to disseminate findings on new management solutions that benefit growers, pest control advisors, and field scouts, and get feedback and identify gaps and challenges faced by growers.

Duties include:

Research (75%)

• Undertake and support applied research ...