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Job Summary:

This position is a temporary, short-term position to assist Plant Science Researchers with research project on Bioenergy tree in the field and greenhouse experiments. This includes knowledge of running various equipment, troubleshooting minor problems, and assist graduate students in their thesis research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The primary job duties and responsibilities include:
• Conducting field research on a bioenergy crop.
• Planting seeds, weeding, and develop greenhouse populations for experiments.
• Studies will include carbon sequestration estimation and studying climate resilient micromorphological features.
• Histo-anatomy of vegetative and reproductive parts.
• Maintaining inventory of chemicals in the laboratory
• Work with graduate students in the laboratory.
• Data collection in the field and lab. Make photocopies and assist with development, organization and conducting research presentations and publications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree

• S. in agriculture / plant biotechnology / botany from an accredited college.

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or similar software Preferred qualifications include:

• MS preferred with research experience.

• Hands-on experience in laboratory and/or field experimentation techniques

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and analyzing data using SAS.

• Experience with laboratory work such as washing glassware, cleaning, organizing supplies

• Experience with greenhouse and/or field work with plants

Working Conditions:

This position is with living organisms plants, so weekend work may be requested. The applicant must be able to work in inclement weather outside as well as conduct work while sitting in a climate controlled office using a computer or laboratory using equipment.

• Travel required - Traveling for collaborative research (5-10%)

• Evening/night/weekend work - Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM

• Working outdoors - Field and greenhouse research pertaining to ongoing research projects (5%)

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirement of the job relates to field and lab experiments. There may be a need to lift objects that are up to 15-20 lbs. in weight.

Direct Reports:

• None