Date of posting here April 03, 2009 Type of position Regular Salaried Staff position Employer University of Nebraska-Lincoln Location Lincoln, NE Salary Minimium 28,000 and increasing with experience/qualifications Benefits Standard insurance(medical, dental,etc) Vacation, sick leave, Employee/Dependent scholarship program Closing date of competition April 15,2009 or until filled Date position available April 15,2009 or until filled Description of duties The department of Plant Pathology is seeking an individual to manage field projects and greenhouse projects related to field crop plant pathology, including planning, designing, executing and modifying, and reporting research results in the crop pathology program and co-authoring resulting research publications. Bachelor's degree in plant science or a related field plus two years relevant research project experience required. Must have knowledge of and experience with operating and maintaining farm equipment and excellent organizational skills. An understanding of applied field, greenhouse, and lab research, data collection and analysis, and manipulation essential. Moderate knowledge of computer software for collecting and summarizing research data required. Pesticide applicators license required or must be obtained within six months of employment. Ability to conduct statistical analysis is preferred. Knowledge of SAS software preferred. Pre-placement driving record review required. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. Applicant review begins April 14. Qualifications sought Bachelor's degree in plant science or a related field plus two years relevant research project experience required. Contact for additional information John Dillingham at jdillingham2@unl.edu or by phone at (402) 472-1548 Application procedure Please apply on line at https://employment.unl.edu. Search by requistion number 090150. Additional Information UNL is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers