Research Professional II - Turfgrass; Maricopa; Extended Temporary

Overview

Research Professional II - Turfgrass (Maricopa) (Extended Temporary Employment) — Maricopa, AZ. Posting Number: req
24956. Department:
Environmental Science-Ext.

Location:

Maricopa. Address: 37860 W Smith Enke Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85138 USA. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

• Planning, initiating, coordinating, and managing field, lab and greenhouse experiments: prepare experimental plots including planting, irrigation, fertilization, and weeding; execute controlled environment and field experiments; monitor plant growth, health, and stress responses (drought, heat, salinity); collect and record phenotypic data (yield, height, stress symptoms) and genotypic data (tissue samples), analyze, and interpret; operate lab equipment (centrifuges, pH meters); process samples (DNA extraction, seed cleaning) for molecular analysis;
  
  maintain research facilities and equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols; collect soil samples, process, and analyze soil parameters in the laboratory; publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences; prepare project reports and procure research data; prepare data summaries, charts, and outreach materials.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing complex field trials.
• Experience in plant genotypic (tissue samples) data collection.
• Experience in monitoring plant growth, health, and stress response.
• Experience with statistical analyses using software like R, SAS, or Python.
• Experience in handling and organizing large, complex datasets.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• PhD in turfgrass genetics.
• Demonstrated publications record in genetics, climate adaptation, or similar topics.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting field trials.

FLSA
:
Exempt.
Full Time/Part Time
:
Full Time.
Hours
: 40 per week.
Job FTE
: 1.00.
Work Calendar
:
Fiscal.
Job Category
:
Research.
Benefits Eligible
:
Yes - Full Benefits.
Rate of Pay
: $53,039 - $66,299.
Compensation Type
: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE).
Grade
: 7.
Career Stream and Level
: PC2.
Job Family
:
Researchers & Scientists.
Job Function
:
Research.
Type of criminal background check required
:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive).

Target Hire Date: see original;
Expected End Date: 1/16/2027. Number of Vacancies:
1. Open Date: 1/22/2026. Open Until Filled:
Yes. Contact Information for Candidates:
Debankur Sanyal, dsanyal. Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document. Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please also include a writing sample along with resume and cover letter.

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