Graduate Research Fellow (Keene)

Position Information

Position Description & Details:

Subject to final approval, the Department of Plant Sciences is offering you a 75% appointment as a Graduate Research Fellow for the period 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2023 (appointment period cannot exceed one fiscal year at a time) under the supervision of Dr. Clair Keene. This appointment may be renewed annually (maximum appointment period for master's degree students is two years and for doctoral students five years). Continuation of this type of appointment is dependent on progress toward graduation, including your continued enrollment in the graduate degree program with at least 3 credits per semester and no more than 18 course credits per academic year and not more than 6 credits in two summer sessions when employed. Thesis and research credits are not included in the course credit limitations but may be used to meet the minimum requirement.

The stipend for this appointment will be $27,000 and the research responsibilities will include processing samples, analyzing data, coordinating with 2023 trial host sites, preparing all seed and inputs needed for 2023 trials, executing 2023 field trial protocols and harvesting and processing of samples. It is expected that you will analyze data and contribute to reports and presentations for your project. Additional duties include assisting the small grain and broadleaf agronomy programs with planting, trial management, data collection, harvest, sample processing and data entry as needed. Communicating with trial host sites and coordinating field activities and data collection associated with your project will be your responsibility. You will also be responsible for keeping vehicles and laboratory spaces used clean and completing all mandatory safety training.

In addition to the above stipend, this appointment includes a tuition waiver and the following fringe benefits: Social Security, TIAA-CREF retirement, health, total disability and life insurances and, for those with 12-month appointments, prorated sick and annual leave.

Graduate assistants are not allowed to work more than 20 hours/week, but exceptions may be granted for up to six (6) additional hours (a total of no more than 26 total hours for the assistantship plus additional work). With this letter I am requesting the exception from the Graduate Dean for you to work the additional 6 hours/week as a Graduate Research Fellow.

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with 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. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world.

Additional Information

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.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.