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Research Specialist, Plant Breeding
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Position Number: 5554496
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

University of Idaho

Research Specialist, Plant Breeding

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $24.00 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in agriculture, plant sciences, crop sciences or soil sciences

Following pre-established procedures or protocols
Collecting and reviewing scientific data
Keeping complete and accurate records
Working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Must be able to carry, lift and/or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004299P

Posting Date: 02/21/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by June 11, 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 Wang
Department of Plant Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2333
Moscow, ID 83844-2333
ywang@uidaho.edu

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.