Faculty Research Assistant: Horticulture

Faculty Research Assistant: Horticulture . Important Notifications: Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site.

Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply. Department: Horticulture - Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Aaron Becerra-Alvarez [email protected] (707) 380-6563 Job Summary: 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 Department Head.

This position will support weed science in vegetable crop production faculty in the Horticulture Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences perform field research. This position collects/provides objective, science-based information related to weed science in vegetable crop production involved in scholarly activities, conducting greenhouse and field research, contributing to publications. The incumbent is expected to maintain and operate field research equipment including but not limited to tractors, planters, mowers, sprayers, lasers, flamers, electric, and other tractor equipment. The incumbent will manage field trials on conventional and organic production.

Key Responsibilities: Collect and/or compile research data for greenhouse and field research trials. Help design, develop, implement, and maintain field trials on the research farm and grower fields. Maintain and operate field research equipment. Ensure equipment is in good condition, keep records of maintenance, and operate for field research trials.

Provide agronomic management for field trials conducted on the research farm including nutrition, irrigation, and pest management. Ensure compliance with herbicide applications and organic certification and maintain records on all field plots. Prepare reports and data analysis for use in grower reports, extension meetings, and co-author peer-reviewed publications and extension publications (and/or for presentation at scientific symposiums/conferences). Supervise student workers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in plant sciences, crop science, horticulture, weed science, pest management, biology, natural resources or related field by time of hire. Experience conducting field and laboratory research, including experimental design. Experience with basic statistical analysis of data. Experience with operating and maintaining tractor equipment and field equipment, skilled with power tools, and ability to drive trailers for moving equipment.

General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms. Effective communications (written and verbal) skills. Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License with the Demonstration and Research option within six months of employment and maintain it through employment. Must be able to work independently and as part of a group of temporary employees and students.

Demonstrable commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, and other tools in a changing technological environment. 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.

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience in weed science research Supervisory experience Experience with operating and maintaining tractor equipment Experience in research environment Proficiency with ARM Statistical Software and R Working Conditions/Schedule: • Field work and greenhouse work include work under field conditions (cold, heat, wet and dust). • Regular work schedule but may require some overnight travel and work outside of normal working hours (early morning, evening, weekends) if need arises. • Working with agricultural chemicals • Working around heavy machinery like tractors and tractor equipment • Driving is essential to operate a motor vehicle to travel to research sites. • Ability to carry, lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Anticipated Start Date: 2027-01-11 Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-30 When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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