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Position Information
Position Title
Faculty Research Assistant
Job Title
Faculty Research Assistant/Assistant Potato Breeder
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance
of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for
Division I (FBS) universities.
No
Appointment Type
Academic Teaching/Research Faculty
Job Location
Hermiston
Department
Hermiston Exp Sta 217500 AGS
Position Summary
The Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension
Center invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month,
fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the
discretion of the Director.
This position is located in Hermiston, Oregon.
Oregon State University's Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center (HAREC) located in Hermiston, Oregon provides support for over 500,000 acres of irrigated crop production in Umatilla and Morrow Counties as well as southern Washington State along the Columbia River in the lower Columbia Basin. This position will contribute to the mission of HAREC with primary responsibility of providing technical and scholarship support for the Potato Breeding & Genetics program at HAREC and OSU AES Crop & Soil Science Department in Corvallis.
This position is located in Hermiston, Oregon.
Oregon State University's Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center (HAREC) located in Hermiston, Oregon provides support for over 500,000 acres of irrigated crop production in Umatilla and Morrow Counties as well as southern Washington State along the Columbia River in the lower Columbia Basin. This position will contribute to the mission of HAREC with primary responsibility of providing technical and scholarship support for the Potato Breeding & Genetics program at HAREC and OSU AES Crop & Soil Science Department in Corvallis.
Position Duties
60% Field Experiments:
Coordinates, manages and conducts field trials at Hermiston. Responsible for ordering appropriate supplies, selecting and properly using the most appropriate field equipment and methods for potato grading, crop management, harvest, data collection, compilation, analysis and preparation of field trial sites for educational tours and field days. Specific duties include:
- Coordinate field experiments with research farm managers and commercial farm operators, assuring availability.
- Operate and calibrate equipment properly.
- Maintain planting, harvest and grading equipment.
- Purchase and prepare all products and supplies.
- Prepare reports of all pesticides, including safe and legal use thereof.
- Develop computer generated data management systems (entry of treatment lists, plot plans, planting plans, labels and data collection sheets).
- Operate farm and plot sized equipment safely.
- Design experimental plots, plot designs and protocols.
- Collect data on disease ratings and plant development.
- Recognize and report common pest problems encountered.
- Apply pesticides, when necessary.
Coordinates, manages and conducts field trials at Hermiston. Responsible for ordering appropriate supplies, selecting and properly using the most appropriate field equipment and methods for potato grading, crop management, harvest, data collection, compilation, analysis and preparation of field trial sites for educational tours and field days. Specific duties include:
- Coordinate field experiments with research farm managers and commercial farm operators, assuring availability.
- Operate and calibrate equipment properly.
- Maintain planting, harvest and grading equipment.
- Purchase and prepare all products and supplies.
- Prepare reports of all pesticides, including safe and legal use thereof.
- Develop computer generated data management systems (entry of treatment lists, plot plans, planting plans, labels and data collection sheets).
- Operate farm and plot sized equipment safely.
- Design experimental plots, plot designs and protocols.
- Collect data on disease ratings and plant development.
- Recognize and report common pest problems encountered.
- Apply pesticides, when necessary.
Position Duties (continued):
15% Lead work:
Direct temporary employees, as needed. This includes planning, assigning and approving work, along with hiring and firing or recommending such actions.
- Administer seasonal labor requirements and daily work schedules of seasonal employees.
5% Program Coordination:
- Prepare annual reports and present the results to the Project Leader.
- Assist the Project Leader to manage budgets for labor, travel, supplies and services and purchasing to remain within allowable expenditures.
10% Other Research:
- Coordinate with other Researchers/Research Assistants in the Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program in managing and conducting greenhouse experiments and crossings in the greenhouses.
5% Research Reporting:
- Author or co-author reports and peer reviewed publications on project work.
- Prepare summaries of experiments and present information such as oral presentations or posters at field days and grower/industry meetings, as well as at local, regional and/or national industry/professional peer meetings.
- Tabulate and analyze data (for publication on project website, in project publications and peer reviewed publications).
5% Service & Outreach:
- Interact with other staff, faculty, growers and other stakeholders to promote efficient research and relationships.
- Participate in local and regional industry meetings, professional societies, departmental committees and other activities.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
Direct temporary employees, as needed. This includes planning, assigning and approving work, along with hiring and firing or recommending such actions.
- Administer seasonal labor requirements and daily work schedules of seasonal employees.
5% Program Coordination:
- Prepare annual reports and present the results to the Project Leader.
- Assist the Project Leader to manage budgets for labor, travel, supplies and services and purchasing to remain within allowable expenditures.
10% Other Research:
- Coordinate with other Researchers/Research Assistants in the Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program in managing and conducting greenhouse experiments and crossings in the greenhouses.
5% Research Reporting:
- Author or co-author reports and peer reviewed publications on project work.
- Prepare summaries of experiments and present information such as oral presentations or posters at field days and grower/industry meetings, as well as at local, regional and/or national industry/professional peer meetings.
- Tabulate and analyze data (for publication on project website, in project publications and peer reviewed publications).
5% Service & Outreach:
- Interact with other staff, faculty, growers and other stakeholders to promote efficient research and relationships.
- Participate in local and regional industry meetings, professional societies, departmental committees and other activities.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
Working Conditions/Work Schedule:
This position involves field, greenhouse, laboratory and
office work. Work schedules can vary dramatically depending on seasonal
needs. Work outside of an 8-5 work day is not uncommon especially in the
spring for planting and during harvest in the fall. Field and
greenhouse work can be under temperature extremes. Field work may
involve exposure to dusty, allergen-laden conditions.
Hard physical activity involving lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 lbs., and on some occasions, more than 50 lbs. Will operate university vehicles such as tractors, agricultural machinery, passenger vehicles and fork lift. Enter restricted areas such as confined spaces, biological laboratories and construction sites. Performs agricultural chemical applications (fungicide, herbicide, pesticide). Respirator or dust mask and other required protective equipment used as necessary.
Hard physical activity involving lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 lbs., and on some occasions, more than 50 lbs. Will operate university vehicles such as tractors, agricultural machinery, passenger vehicles and fork lift. Enter restricted areas such as confined spaces, biological laboratories and construction sites. Performs agricultural chemical applications (fungicide, herbicide, pesticide). Respirator or dust mask and other required protective equipment used as necessary.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
BS degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Horticulture or a related field.
Experience in operating farm or research-scale equipment.
Ability to lift, carry and pull objects up to 50 pounds and, occasionally, objects weighing more.
Experience in commercial or research field crop management.
Experience with computer spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Public Applicator's License and demonstration/research pesticide applicator's license within six (6) months of employment and maintain throughout period of employment.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OAR 125-155-0200) as per OAR 576-056-0000 et seq.
Must possess or be able to obtain a farm endorsement within six (6) months of employment and maintain throughout the period of employment.
Experience in operating farm or research-scale equipment.
Ability to lift, carry and pull objects up to 50 pounds and, occasionally, objects weighing more.
Experience in commercial or research field crop management.
Experience with computer spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Public Applicator's License and demonstration/research pesticide applicator's license within six (6) months of employment and maintain throughout period of employment.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OAR 125-155-0200) as per OAR 576-056-0000 et seq.
Must possess or be able to obtain a farm endorsement within six (6) months of employment and maintain throughout the period of employment.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
MS degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Horticulture or a related field.
Experience in potato or plant breeding.
Experience in potato/vegetable production.
Experience towing trailers and hauling equipment.
Experience in management of field crop production and research.
Experience with field research techniques including plot design, maintenance and evaluation of field plots, seed processing, data collection and analysis and library research.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Experience in potato or plant breeding.
Experience in potato/vegetable production.
Experience towing trailers and hauling equipment.
Experience in management of field crop production and research.
Experience with field research techniques including plot design, maintenance and evaluation of field plots, seed processing, data collection and analysis and library research.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Scholarly Outcomes for Position (academic faculty only)
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search:
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Posting Date
02-09-2015
For Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
03-15-2015
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$40,000 - $48,000
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is:
A preferred qualification
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae).
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Sagar Sathuvalli, (541)567-6337, [email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU STANDARD 125-155-0200) as per OSU STANDARD 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement.
1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae).
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Sagar Sathuvalli, (541)567-6337, [email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU STANDARD 125-155-0200) as per OSU STANDARD 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement.
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Posting Number
0013874
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