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The successful candidate for this position will develop, conduct, and communicate research on the biology, ecology, and management of weedy plants in agricultural production systems. Duties will include: Experimental design and protocol development for weed science research trials; working with technical staff and students to establish and manage field and greenhouse research trials; data collection using traditional plant sampling methods and modern instrumentation and digital technologies; sample processing and data entry, including developing standard operating procedures for these tasks; assisting with data management and analysis efforts; development of new research projects and collaborations with internal and external partners; assisting with post-award management and reporting; scientific communication of research results via scholarly journals and professional and Extension meetings.
The successful candidate will assist with training of technical staff, and will be involved in training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in field and lab procedures. The successful candidate will work with technical staff to coordinate daily laboratory, greenhouse, and field activities including managing and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Research efforts will focus on understanding weed species and community response to integrated and precision weed management practices under variable environmental conditions. The Extension components involve translating research results into practical management strategies, communicating them to farmers, and providing technical assistance with implementation where necessary. Cropping systems of interest span a wide range of major agronomic crops, emerging and alternative row crops, specialty crops, and adjacent natural areas.
Based on Columbus campus, Kottman Hall. Research activities carried out state-wide, including at multiple CFAES research stations and on-farm research sites.
Allocation of effort:
50% Basic and applied weed science experimentation and data collection
30% Data management, data analysis, and communication of findings to diverse audiences
10% Development of new research, including building and maintaining collaborations with researchers and other stakeholders and identifying and applying for funding opportunities
10% Laboratory administration and personnel management
Required experience:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree. Research experience in agricultural systems. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment is required. Experience designing and conducting field and/or greenhouse research projects. Excellent organizational and quantitative skills, including data management and analysis. Demonstrated ability in oral and written science communication. Experience supervising and mentoring students and/or staff researchers.
Desired experience:
Grant proposal development and post-award management. Commercial pesticide application license valid in Ohio. Prior research experience in agronomy or weed science areas.
Required application materials:
- Cover letter describing how your professional goals and prior experience leading research efforts on weed biology, ecology, and management, or similar topics in a closely related field, makes you an ideal candidate for this position
- CV highlighting educational background, prior professional experiences, and outcomes of prior research as evidenced by publications, conference and Extension presentations, grant submissions and any funding received.
- Contact information for three professional references
This job profile is a Researcher 1 (S1 level) on the career roadmap.
The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications
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