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Department:
Horticulture
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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
a.becerraalvarez@oregonstate.edu
(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…