University of Idaho Hiring for Research Specialist at Idaho, United States Full Time

University of Idaho

Research Specialist

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life
Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Research Specialist will assist the Principal Investigator (PI)
with the development of new, improved winter wheat cultivars. The
position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of
field, greenhouse, and seed house aspects of the wheat breeding
program. This will include assisting the PI to plan and conduct
field and greenhouse trials, operation of small plot equipment,
collecting data, and training and supervision of hourly
employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, plant sciences, crop
  sciences, soil sciences, or related field.

• 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.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve the best
  possible outcome of work-related tasks and goals.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass the
  driving background check.
• Have an Idaho private or professional pesticide applicator
  license with appropriate endorsements needed to apply Herbicides,
  Insecticides and Seed Treatments or ability to obtain within six
  months of hire.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, extra hours, and/or
  weekends when workload dictates.
• Willingness to travel to different trial locations and travel
  overnight when required.

Posting Number: SP003583P

Posting Date: 09/08/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First consideration date for receipt of applications is October 2,
2022.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your
“Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of
the required 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:

Dr. Kurtis Schroeder
Department of Plant Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2333
Moscow, ID 83844-2333
kschroeder@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.

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