Research Scientist, Asst - Powell Wyoming Research

Research Scientist Assistant Job Purpose

Research Scientists are academic professionals whose primary responsibilities are to conduct and support research. UW Regulation 2‑7 describes the activities that fall into this set of responsibilities for faculty; the same definition of research applies to Academic Professionals.

• Work with PIs, graduate students, industry partners, and the PREC faculty and staff to help plan, implement, monitor, collect data for, interpret and harvest field research studies in plant science.
• Act as liaison to facilitate cooperation and communication between off‑campus faculty, students, and industry groups executing research activities at the PREC and the PREC farm crew.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data for reporting and subsequent investigations.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and other research outputs and present data to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform or supervise experiments to ensure safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality control standards.
• Work closely with the PREC Director to ensure that research activities are being performed with scientific rigor and efficiency.

• Travel for additional learning opportunities to assist in designing, performing, and presenting research results and learning new methodologies.
• Work cooperatively with station personnel, with a variety of agricultural‑based tasks and responsibilities, including the application of pesticides.
• Opportunity to mentor junior graduate students and interns.
• Understand the operation and limitations of PREC field research equipment and operate equipment when needed.
• Allocation of effort may be revised during the term of employment depending on funding priorities and farm workload.

• Attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to efficiently prioritize competing tasks
• Strong communicator across several levels of organization
• Collaborative
• Independence in problem solving
• Curiosity and inquisitiveness

• Master's degree in plant sciences, weed science, plant pathology, plant breeding or genetics, or a closely‑related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including communicating/translating technical information for non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal/relational skills.
• Demonstrated experience presenting scientific research through published articles, presentations, and other outputs.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
• A current Wyoming Pesticide Applicator's License or ability to obtain one within one year of hire.

• Experience with field, greenhouse, and laboratory research projects.
• Ability to train and mentor undergraduate students and interns.
• Previous experience managing large, complex research projects.
• Experience in developing proposals and procuring funding for research.
• Experience in successfully leading, monitoring, and supervising a team.
• Experience working with a diverse set of crops or plant species and production systems.
• Experience carrying out plant molecular biology experiments a plus. This includes plant sampling, DNA/RNA extraction, and PCR/qPCR.
• Experience working with statistical programming software or the ability to independently analyze data.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H‑1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307‑766‑2377 or email jobapps.

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