Research Specialist (Baldwin-Zhong) in Fargo, ND

Job Description

The Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University (NDSU) seeks applications for a Research Specialist position to assist in all phases of research on Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat, durum, and barley. FHB is the most economically-important disease of small grains in North Dakota. The department conducts research in the field, greenhouse, and laboratory to: 1) assist NDSU small grain breeding programs with the development of disease-resistant germplasm and varieties of hard red spring wheat, hard red winter wheat, durum, and barley for the state and region, 2) develop efficient and environmentally-friendly disease management tools for use by producers, and 3) advance our scientific understanding of FHB and the pathogen that causes the disease. This is Full Time, 12-month position that carries full NDSU benefits (i.e., retirement, family health care, vacation and sick time, and partial tuition waivers for the employee and legal family).
The successful applicant will work under the direction of wheat and barley pathologists supervised by the department head. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to following established protocols under direction of faculty to: 1) produce inoculum for field- and greenhouse-based FHB experiments, 2) assist the planting and maintenance of departmental FHB field plots, 3) assist or perform disease evaluations of plants inoculated with the pathogen that causes FHB in the field and greenhouse, and 4) work with the pathogen in the laboratory.
Minimum qualifications include: 1) B.S. in plant pathology, agronomy, plant breeding, or closely related field, 2) an undergraduate course in plant pathology, or equivalent, and 3) excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred qualifications include: 1) a graduate degree (including a Ph.D.) in plant pathology, plant breeding, or closely-related field, 2) two years of successful experience working with FHB, 3) successful experience with field plot research including use of field equipment, and 4) successful experience working either in the greenhouse and/or in a research laboratory setting. Salary: Competitive wage depending upon experience
Required Materials: Cover letter and Resume
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran’s Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

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