The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position in the research program of Chris Mundt. The faculty research assistant will contribute to diverse aspects of a cereal pathology program investigating the biology, epidemiology, and population genetics of plant pathogens, and host plant resistance to disease. A significant portion of the position involves collaboration with the Oregon State University wheat and barley breeding programs. The incumbent will interact with faculty, postdocs, and graduate students who are studying the biology, epidemiology, population genetics, and control of plant diseases. Reappointment is at the discretion of the department head.
Position Duties: Maintenance of pathogen cultures; organizing planting materials; planting and maintenance of field plots; disease assessments in field plots and greenhouse; running and analyzing computer simulations of disease spread; conducting statistical analyses; maintaining field and laboratory equipment; contributing to scientific publications, including production of graphics and contributions to scientific writing. Position will involve work in the laboratory, greenhouse, controlled environment chambers, and agricultural fields in both the Willamette Valley and in eastern Oregon. Experiments may occasionally require work hours other than standard. Overnight trips to eastern Oregon will be occasionally required.
Minimum/Required Qualifications: B.S. in biological sciences. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in collaborative projects.
Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in plant pathology or related field; research experience in plant pathology; experience in plant breeding/genetics; experience in conducting field research; experience in microbial culturing techniques; experience in operating agricultural equipment; expertise in statistical analysis and computer programming.
Closing: March 8, 2019
Apply via Oregon State University website: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/71676
For further information, contact Chris Mundt: mundtc@science.oregonstate.edu
