Position DetailsPosition Information Internal Posting?Posting Number SP004299P Position Title Research Specialist, Plant Breeding Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Plant Sciences Location Moscow Posting Context StatementPosition Overview Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.Duties may include:
- Preparing standard solutions for calibration and analyses
- Interpreting test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
- Collecting laboratory or field data
- Conducting research and analysis of scientific data
- Participating in research design discussions
- Performing literature reviews
- Preparing reports
- Comparing data and historical records for trend verification
- Developing reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
- Assisting with site inspections and field oversight
- Having little or no supervisory responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Unit URL uidaho.edu/cals/plant-sciencesPosition Qualifications Required Experience
- Following pre-established procedures or protocols
- Collecting and reviewing scientific data
- Keeping complete and accurate records
- Working in a team environment
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, plant sciences, crop sciences or soil sciences
Required Other
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Must have an Idaho private or professional pesticide applicator license with appropriate endorsements needed to apply Herbicides, Insecticides and Seed Treatments or ability to obtain within six months of hire
- Must be able to work nonstandard business hours when workload dictates
- Must be able to travel to different trial locations and travel overnight when required
Additional Preferred
- Two years of production agriculture or agricultural research experience
- Experience operating and ability to setup, adjust and use research-scale equipment or farm equipment
- Ability to safely operate vehicles towing loaded trailers
- Ability to communicate with growers or cooperators to arrange field trial sites
- Experience using computers and software for email and data entry, such as Outlook, Excel and Word
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Must be able to carry, lift and/or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hirePosting Information FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $24.00 per hour Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1.0Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 02/21/2024 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by December 2, 2024 will receive first consideration.IMPORTANT: To be considered, your Letter of Qualification must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.In addition to the online application and requested materials, applicants will need to have two (2) current reference letters sent directly by the individual providing the reference to the address or email listed below:Yueguang WangDepartment of Plant SciencesUniversity of Idaho875 Perimeter Drive MS 2333Moscow, ID 83844-2333...@uidaho.eduApplicant Resources Background Check Statement Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.