Faculty Research Assistant: Wheat Breeding & Genetics Research

Faculty Research Assistant:
Wheat Breeding & Genetics Research Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Margaret Krause (Margaret.krause)

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Department:
Crop and Soil Science (ACS)

Position Title:

Faculty Research Assistant:
Wheat Breeding & Genetics Research

Appointment Type:
Academic Faculty

Job Location:

Umatilla County, possible work between Hermiston and Pendelton stations. Occasional travel to Corvallis will be required.

The Department of Crop & Soil Science invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant (FRA) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. The incumbent contributes to the mission of Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station (OSUAES) with principal responsibility for providing technical support for the Wheat Breeding and Genetics research program within the Department of Crop and Soil Science.

The position will be housed in Umatilla County with possible work between Hermiston and Pendelton stations. Occasional travel to Corvallis will be required. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities.

40% – responsible for management of field trials, including field preparation, planting, spraying, fertilizing, irrigation, rouging, flagging, and harvesting. Will collect, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from data collected as part of the field trials/research. Maintain pesticide applicator’s license and apply pesticides when necessary. Maintain non‑commercial Class C driver’s license. Requires frequent travel to field trials around Eastern Oregon and frequent communication/coordination with the Project Leader and other wheat FRAs.

20% – maintain, operate, and secure equipment associated with planting, maintaining, and harvesting field trials plus equipment associated with seed processing. Maintain and order supplies as needed.

15% – responsible for recruitment, hiring, managing, and terminating, if necessary, hourly workers as well as planning, assigning, and approving work, under the general supervision of the Project Leader. Will take initiative to recruit, mentor, and retain individuals from underrepresented populations.

10% – assist in assembling data for reports, manuscripts, and Plant Variety Protection applications for cultivar or germplasm release.

5% – keep records and provide necessary reports to Project Leader, including plans of work, and standard operating procedures.

5% – represent the breeding program by making presentations at field days as well as grower, industry, and regional…