Internal Job Number: P08807UF
Description:
The Department of Horticulture invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the of the Department Head.
Appointment at the Faculty Research Assistant rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position supports the hazelnut breeding and genetics project by managing activities in greenhouses on campus and field plots at the Smith (Vegetable) research farm. The position is responsible for greenhouse activities including coordinating activities and managing space with greenhouse operations staff. Additional duties include conducting experiments to support research, maintaining advanced selection trials, harvesting and evaluating nuts, collecting and summarizing data, and recruiting and training student workers. Position will present research findings in research reports, at meetings (stakeholder and research-focused) and through publications.
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. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Requires Bachelor's degree in discipline appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted.
Requirements :
Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, Crop Science, Agronomy or closely related field.
Coursework or experience in plant breeding.
Experience in growing plants and propagating them from seed and vegetatively.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to make good decisions under conditions of unexpected changes.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to learn-oriented management.
Ability to clearly communicate job expectations and provide training when needed.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Possess sufficient discretion to manage confidential information appropriately
Experience with data management and statistical software (spreadsheets, word processing, and email), and ability to learn new procedures, techniques, or software programs quickly.
Ability to produce reports and communicate results both written and orally at professional meetings.
Experience in operating farm and greenhouse equipment (e.g. tractor, chainsaw, track loader, planter, backpack sprayer, etc.)
Life experience, education, or training that demonstrates commitment to work with underserved students or other audiences and enhances capacity for positive impact.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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 University Standard: 05-010 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 University Policy 05-030.
Type:
Operate a motor vehicle.
Work outdoors in all types of weather.
Work with farm equipment.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods.
Exposure to pollen, dust, fumes, noise and unpleasant variation in temperature.
May need to work after regular working hours and occasionally on weekends.
Work with or around chemicals and caustic compounds (e.g. pesticides, herbicides, disinfectants, and cleaning agents).
Apply pesticides.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience
About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off ... ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.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.
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