Job Information
Washington State University Associate in Research in West Wenatchee, Washington
Associate in Research
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
September 9, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
321-YN_FACULTY - Associate in
Business Title:
Associate in Research
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Associate in Research will design and conduct research experiments in the apple and pear orchards, and fruit lab focusing on breeding selection and evaluation protocols, and rootstock assessments. This will require a thorough understanding of the scientific method for experimental design, coordination with other lab members, collaborators, and stakeholders, ability to supervise other project employees; have the capacity to collect, process, and analyze field and laboratory data, help in coordinating data collection and logistics, prepare project reports, and help write manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and presentations for conferences. Performing general maintenance on experimental plantings, and field or laboratory equipment is also an expectation for this position. The incumbent will work directly with the Project PI and stakeholders to set up field work, troubleshoot problems, answer questions, and communicate project results. In addition, the incumbent will give presentations to the tree fruit industry, co-PIs and scientific peers, and provide content for web-based platforms such as WSU Tree Fruit (http://treefruit.wsu.edu/).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
85% | Research
• Understand scientific method for experimental design, coordination with lab members, collaborators and stakeholders
• Design and conduct research experiments in the field and the lab that focus on breeding, selection and evaluation of apple scions and on rootstocks for pear.
• Maintain and update standard operation procedures for key breeding program protocols, and apply said protocols to all aspects of the program
• Collect and organize data for sharing within the breeding team, tracking all stages to ensure accuracy
• Analyze data and translate data to appropriate audiences providing justification for proposed conclusions
• Plan materials necessary for running trials and foresee research group needs in advance
5% | Outreach
• Present the program's results to industry/stakeholder audiences and scientific peers
• Contribute to existing outreach platforms such as WSU Tree Fruit ((http://treefruit.wsu.edu/)
5% | Supervision
• Responsible for the supervision of other project employees
5% | Other Duties as Assigned
• Miscellaneous duties related to administrative paperwork such as internal expenses reconciliation and invoicing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to effectively handle multiple, complex issues effectively and in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex issues, conducting thorough and appropriate fact finding, reasoning logically, and articulating sound solutions.
• Demonstrated collaborative work style.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, co-workers