Research Specialist (Webster)

Position Information

The Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND has an opening for a Research Specialist / Lab Manager to conduct applied and molecular research on diseases soybean under the direction of Dr. Wade Webster. The individual will 1) Lead and/or assist PI with ongoing research projects in soybeans; 2) Design and execute lab, greenhouse and field experiments, analyze data, write reports, present in scientific conferences, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; 3) Coordinate projects with other faculty, staff and students at NDSU and other institutions; 4) Maintain inventory of organism isolates in long-term storage, lab, greenhouse and field supplies, seeds, and other resources in the program. Funding for the Research Specialist position includes appropriated money to the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. This position is considered full-time but is subjected to the policies of North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and availability of funds. Fringe benefits at NDSU include but are not limited to retirement, health plan, vacation time, and sick time. Please direct any questions on the position to richard.webster@ndsu.edu

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. in plant pathology, biotechnology, breeding, agronomy, or closely related field
• Demonstrated research experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with diseases of agronomic crops
• A driving license or will be required to have it within a month or two of joining the lab
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in plant pathology, biotechnology, breeding, agronomy, or closely related field
• Experience with diseases of soybean grown in North Dakota
• Experience working with agrochemical companies and farmer groups
• Expertise in molecular biology and classic plant pathology techniques

Salary: Commensurate with experience

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.

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 .