Date of posting here February 6, 2009 Type of position This is an off-date position funded through June 30, 2010 with likely continuation contingent upon funding renewal. Employer Michigan State University - Department of Horticulture Description of Employer Major public university - teaching, research, and outreach. Location East Lansing, Michigan Salary $37,185 (or negotiable) Benefits Michigan State University offers a generous benefit package. Visit: http://www.hr.msu.edu/NR/rdonlyres/7953D4EC-CCBC-419D-8C9B-F037DFFB6FA2/0/BenSummary_SS.pdf Closing date of competition March 1, 2009 Date position available Negotiable Description of duties JOB SUMMARY: Assists in overseeing and coordinating field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities; plans, designs, and executes experiments; performs field operations including tractor operation and hauling machinery; collects, records, organizes, and analyzes research data; prepares reports, publications, and presentations; maintains field and laboratory equipment; orders supplies; coordinates and reviews undergraduate assistants; assists with laboratory and lecture preparation for HRT 341: Vegetable Production & Management; works closely with other lab group members (graduate students, post-docs, visiting scholars) to insure successful completion of research projects; involves extensive travel to research plots around Michigan. WORK HOURS: Standard 8-5 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Duties associated with this position involve driving a University vehicle that does not require a commercial driver's license but does require medical certification, wearing a respirator, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and climbing. Qualifications sought REQUIRED: A bachelors' degree in horticulture, agronomy, weed science, or a related field; two to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in field plot technique, agronomic practices, and farm equipment operations; knowledge of statistical analysis and computer applications; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of a valid vehicle operator's license. DESIRED: A master's degree in horticulture with an emphasis on vegetable production; experience with reduced-tillage production systems, cover crops, weed ecology, and weed management; experience towing and operating field equipment; experience with SAS, Sigmaplot, and Web page design; experience in public presentations and in writing publications; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with diversity of other professionals and students. Contact for additional information Dr. Dan Brainard (517) 355-5191 x 1417 brainar9@msu.edu Application procedure   Submit what Resume; letter of application explaining fit with qualifications sought; name, address (or e-mail), and phone number of 3 references. Submit to Applications must be submitted online through Michigan State University Applicant Page and follow instructions for new users. The website is: https://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1233772821890. Refer to posting 3005. Additional Information MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.