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Description: UC Cooperative Extension Specialist - Computational Data Science for Agriculture and Natural Resource Technologies Located at the University of California, San Diego (25-17) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: May 7, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 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), in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist at the Assistant rank. Housed at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego's School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences, and with connection to UC ANR's statewide network through the UC ANR Office of Innovation, this is a crucial new role that will integrate advanced computational and data science techniques with food, agriculture, and natural resources innovations. The Computational Data Science Specialist will spearhead the development of AI-driven technology solutions, focusing on sustainable farming practices, climate resilience, food security, and fire resilience. By harnessing SDSC's expertise and resources in data science, AI, and advanced computing, the specialist will explore new horizons and the future of food systems solutions through digital agriculture, enhancing crop yield predictions, pest management, and resource optimization. The specialist will sit within the Societal Computing and Innovation Lab, best known for its work leveraging cyberinfrastructure to support wildland fire management. The position will collaborate closely with colleagues at Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute and across UC San Diego, including at the ProWESS Center. UCCE Specialists develop and conduct research and educational programs aimed at appropriate clientele groups in communities outside of UC campuses. UCCE Specialists have programs primarily focused on mission-oriented research or creative work that support the university's efforts to extend knowledge, including outreach and community engagement. Mission-oriented research describes the complete research continuum that extends from basic research to applications of research results. This research is generally applied in nature and has, as a goal, the solution of a problem facing society that is related to the mission of the UCCE Specialist's discipline and the UCCE mission. UCCE Specialists publish the results of applied research in a combination of research publication types, whether peer-reviewed or not, based on the relevant audiences served by the UCCE Specialist's program. The extension program disseminates knowledge and information to clientele groups for their use in improving their abilities to understand and address problems and opportunities facing them. The extension educational program serves the University's public service mission. Educational program activities include but are not limited to collaborations with UCCE Advisors, other UCCE Specialists, campus faculty, program teams, workgroups, or clientele groups; developing and presenting educational materials; communicating to clientele through broadcast, print, or electronic media; participating in meetings with clientele; developing and presenting in-service training courses; organizing or participating in workshops, field tours, symposia or conferences. Much of this work is conducted in partnership with UC ANR's locally based UCCE Advisors. The UCCE Specialist - Advisor and faculty partnership creates an applied research network that benefits both the University and the public at large. This position does not include formal classroom instruction at the University. Location Headquarters. The University of California, San Diego, at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) in San Diego, CA. Position Details Major duties and responsibilities include: o AI and machine learning o Data and computing systems for modeling and scientific simulation o Scalable spatial models and decision support tools o Precision agriculture o Image processing and remote sensing o Digital twins for complex environmental systems o Design and testing robotic systems o Biotechnology applications of computational data o Wildland fire resilience Counties of Responsibility: This state-wide position will serve the agriculture and natural resource sectors across California. This is an exciting opportunity to impact diverse communities throughout the state. Reporting Relationship: The position will be located at the UC San Diego campus in San Diego, CA, with an appointment in the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences (SCIDS). UC ANR will oversee the merit and promotion process, consistent with other UC ANR CE Specialists, in consultation with the appropriate UC San Diego Department Chair. The CE specialist will also hold an additional 0% (uncompensated) appointment as a Research Scientist or Adjunct Professor at UC San Diego. It is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to work onsite at the UC San Diego campus. Qualifications and Skills Required Education: A minimum of a Ph.D. (or international equivalent) in computational science, AI, software engineering, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Applicants who have not yet earned a Ph.D. must be within 12 months of completing their degree to be considered for the position. Key Qualifications Desired Experience Skills Required To be successful, UCCE Specialist positions require skills in the following: Technical competence Communication |