Statistics Supervisor – Req #: 00DNV
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Monsanto is currently hiring a Statistics Supervisor to join our team. This role is responsible for the statistical analysis of data generated by the organization, LAN TD, ensuring data quality, reliability of the databases and supporting the organization in the analysis for knowledge transfer.

Key Business Accountabilities:

• Maintain and update relevant web sites (team sites) and site knowledge transfer TD
• Collaborate with the implementation of IFS (Integrated Farming Systems), training planning, data management, knowledge transfer, experiment planning
• Develop protocols, design the trial in the field and help the TD reps with the data management, interpretation of accurate information

• Masters degree required in Statistics/ Agronomy/ Data Management/ Agronomical Systems
• 3 to 5 years experience in training planning, data management, knowledge transfer and experiment planning
• English: Advanced

To view the complete job description for this exciting position and/or apply online to this opportunity please visit our website at jobs.monsanto.com/santa-fe

We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package. Application procedure

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Monsanto has always embraced innovation and always focused on making a better world. You can see it in our groundbreaking technology and in our dynamic environment where your skills and your career can grow and develop. We know that every day, new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. You’ll be respected, you’ll contribute to the bottom line and you’ll help farmers feed the world.

Weed Management Supervisor- Req #: 00DNW
Santa Fe, Mexico

Monsanto is currently hiring a Weed Management Supervisor to join our team. This role is responsible for leading the weed management program at Monsanto LAN, developing protocols for evaluating hybrids or biotech varieties, setting the weed management program for biotechnology and support the proper use and management of the herbicides portfolio in other non-biotech crops within the region.

Key Business Accountabilities:

• Define protocols for new technologies regulated herbicide tolerance
• Monitor, enforce and update the weed management program in LAN
• Conduct knowledge transfer and update internal websites biotechnology technician developing herbicide tolerance
• Build relationship with institutions and researchers in weed science

• Masters level education required (desirable) or Ph. D. highly desirable in Agricultural Engineering, Biology or Weed Sciences (Weed Science)
• 3-5 years experience in weed management programs and herbicide resistance evaluation
• English: Advanced
• Experience with data handling, synthesis, Advanced Technical Writing and Advanced Office Management package
• Knowledge of agribusiness is desired

To view the complete job description for this exciting position and/or apply online to this opportunity please visit our website at jobs.monsanto.com/santa-fe

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BASF Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSGe-AJKycc Location Research Triangle Park, NC Salary Commensurate Closing date of competition 06/16/2013 Date position available 05/16/2013 Description of duties JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead project development activities in the US for SPD.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to control costs while keeping timelines and project registration commitments.
• Coordinate with project managers to order and supply demonstration product sample needs.
• Coordinate technical input towards project prioritization and strategy aligned with business priorities and market/customer needs.
• Develop new product label language that supports customer needs and practices, and manage technical input and discussion to develop a final label.
• Lead timely project summarization and data handoff training to business team before new product launch.

• Plan and execute research trials with universities and third-party cooperators that properly support product registration needs
• Ensure the proper cooperator agreements are executed according to BASF guidelines and process
• Coordinate product sample needs and shipment to allow for demonstration and testing of BASF and competitive products
• Develop new product label language that supports customer needs and practices, and manage technical input and discussion to develop a final label
• Lead timely project summarization and data handoff training to business team before new product launch
• Interact with regional and global stakeholders for project status, prioritization, and review
• Support US regulatory team with technical expertise to establish and maintain positive productive relationships with state and federal authorities

**This position is part of a job family. Incumbent will be hired at a level commensurate with their knowledge, skills and abilities.** Qualifications sought QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED:

• Masters Degree in Plant Science, Soil Science, or related Biology field
• 10+ years field and laboratory research experience, including protocol development, trial establishment, statistical analysis and reporting/summarization
• Ability to properly develop/create and interpret product labels
• Leadership skills, teamwork skills, and ability to gain consensus and agreement
• Ability to travel 25 – 50% of the time, pending projects

PREFERRED:

• PhD in entomology, plant pathology, weed science, integrated pest management or related biology field
• 15+ years field and laboratory research experience, including protocol development, trial establishment, statistical analysis and reporting/summarization
• Experience with Customer Training
• Demonstrated proficiency to manage project timelines and budget projections

Working in a team environment, the successful candidate will have job responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:

• Implementation and operation of bioassays to detect the effects of chemicals on crops and weeds, including: plant bioassay propagation and preparation; compound dilution, preparation, formulation and application of test solutions; implementation and execution of studies. This research may require field trial applications and numerous biological observations and test evaluations.
• Field, growth chamber and greenhouse plant production and propagation as necessary to support research efforts
• Data collecting, collation, analysis and generation of reports using various software tools.
• Ability to present summary technical results in both internal and external meeting formats.

• MS in Weed Science, Crop Science, Agronomy, Botany or related discipline, with a working knowledge of biological and organic chemistry; or equivalent experience and knowledge in such areas or BS with experience.
• Basic laboratory skills, including but not limited to analytical weighing, liquid transfer, sample preparation, serial dilution, treatment application, test evaluation and collection of data.
• Strict observance and adherence to required and approved safety procedures.
• Familiarity or experience in safely working with chemicals of unknown toxicological hazard.
• Familiarity with and interest in conducting greenhouse, controlled environment chamber, and/or field trials with experimental chemicals.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including group presentations of experimental results.
• Good computer skills with an understanding of MS Windows Operating System and typical MS Office suite applications as well as applications such as Lotus Notes and other databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Willing to work in a group of diverse people while supporting team members to meet team objectives. As appropriate, possess the ability to work independently.

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DuPont offers an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.

At DuPont, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join DuPont and discover The miracles of science™.

Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify employer. ]]> http://wssa.net/2013/05/herbicide-biology-scientist-with-dupont-in-newark-delaware/feed/ 0 http://wssa.net/2013/05/rd-scientist-product-evaluationcrop-protection-with-syngenta-in-janesville-wi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rd-scientist-product-evaluationcrop-protection-with-syngenta-in-janesville-wi http://wssa.net/2013/05/rd-scientist-product-evaluationcrop-protection-with-syngenta-in-janesville-wi/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 22:14:09 +0000 austin http://wssa.net/?p=4867 more » ]]> Type of position Full Time Employer Syngenta Description of Employer http://jobs.syngenta.com/content/about/ Location Janesville, WI Salary Commensurate with experience Closing date of competition 6/30/13 Date position available 4/1/2013 Description of duties JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The R&D scientist will be a member of the Soybean Product Evaluation Team, to be based in Wisconsin and be responsible for crop protection, solutions and seeds trialing within the assigned territory.

Accountabilities:

• Conduct and coordinate quality efficacy trials, contributing to the biological profiling and label development of new and registered product concepts
• Contribute to or lead project planning and defining experimental objectives; ensuring trial implementation; generating or acquiring data and info
• Summarize trial data and provide development recommendations, identify development opportunities for product label expansion and new uses and new solutions
• Coordinate trials with university and extension cooperators, to assure appropriate representation and recommendation of Syngenta products and solutions
• Provide technical support and training; coordinate demonstration trials for internal and customer training/education.
• Provides technical data and information in support of special local, state and regional labeling activities.

• Ph.D. (or M.S. with equivalent years of experience) in one of the agricultural sciences such as entomology, plant breeding, plant pathology or weed science with training and experience in applied sciences preferred.

Critical experience:

• Experience conducting biological field trials to evaluate the efficacy and crop response of insect, disease, weed control or traited products…and the associated experimental techniques.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

• Excellent people skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and statistical skills
• Self sufficient and excellent time management skills

Critical leadership capabilities:

• Clearly convey information and ideas; encourage open and continuous communication; keen to listen and learn
• Actively participate as members of a team to move the team toward completion of goals; collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries
• Deliver on commitments; set aspirational goals and work tenaciously to reach or exceed them.

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• The R&D scientist will be a member of the Eastern Soybean Product Evaluation Team with full-time responsibilities for the Soybean Seeds Efficacy, Equivalency and Solutions Trialing.

Accountabilities:

• Conduct and coordinate quality efficacy trials, contributing to the biological profiling of new soybean varieties
• Contribute to or lead project planning and defining experimental objectives; ensuring trial implementation; generating or acquiring data and info
• Summarize trial data and provide development recommendations, identify development opportunities for product label expansion and new uses and new solutions
• Coordinate trials with internal capacity and/or external cooperators, to assure appropriate representation and recommendation of Syngenta products and solutions
• Provide technical support and training; coordinate demonstration trials for internal and customer training/education as required.
• Provides technical data and information in support of special local, state and regional labeling actions

• Ph.D. (or M.S. with equivalent years of experience) in one of the agricultural sciences such as agronomy, entomology, plant pathology or weed science with training and experience in applied sciences preferred.

Critical experience:

• Experience conducting biological field trials to evaluate the efficacy and crop response of insect, disease or weed control products, and related experimental techniques

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

• Excellent people skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and statistical skills
• Self sufficient and excellent time management skills

Critical leadership capabilities:

• Clearly convey information and ideas; encourage open and continuous communication; keen to listen and learn
• Actively participate as members of a team to move the team toward completion of goals; collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries
• Deliver on commitments; set aspirational goals and work tenaciously to reach or exceed them

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• Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in field or greenhouse. Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the growing season.
• Field, greenhouse, laboratory, office. Domestic and international travel required with occasional overnight stays. Stays at off-season production/nursery locations may extend to two to three weeks. Potential allergens – pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in the field or greenhouse.

TRAVEL:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Seasonal travel to off-station testing locations, project meetings, and winter nursery locations
• Extensive travel by plane and automobile
• Periods of intense work at critical times of the year (e.g., planting, note-taking, harvesting)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor – extensive work at a computer for long periods of time
• Outdoor – extensive work under various weather conditions for long periods of time

• A major responsibility of this position is to develop an extramurally-funded, internationally-recognized research program in weed science in diverse cropping systems particularly as they relate to herbicide-resistance technology and herbicide-resistant weeds.
• Teaching responsibilities will include a graduate level Weed Biology and Ecology course and/ or Mode of Action and Environmental Fate of Herbicides along with direction of the undergraduate course in Weed Ecology and Management.
• Direction and mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral scientists is an important component of this position.
• The incumbent will be expected to develop strong cooperative relationships with others within the department, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and other state and national agencies and universities.

• A Ph.D. in in Plant Sciences, Weed Science or closely related field by time of appointment, with experience in fundamental and applied research
• The ability to compile competitive grant applications and a demonstrated ability to publish in top-tier scientific journals
• Experience working in effective interdisciplinary research teams and a demonstrated ability for quality teaching and graduate student mentoring are preferred.
• Desired qualifications include a background in plant ecosystems and/or cropping systems with experience in weed biology, chemistry, ecology, physiology, or ecophysiology.

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• Cover Letter – required
• Other Documents
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• C.V. – required
• List of References – required

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The Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) located at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York has three openings for Extension Associates – one as Community IPM Educator, one as School IPM Extension Educator and one as IPM Educator.

Positions will remain open until suitable candidates are selected.

The successful candidates will provide leadership for program development, implementation of the program, seeking funding support, conducting applied research and field demonstrations, quantifying and evaluating the program, and providing supervision and guidance for support staff. The successful candidates will also cooperate with other extension educators and with Cornell faculty and staff in Ithaca and Geneva; and develop and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders and organizations and others. Qualifications sought Qualifications: Master’s Degree in IPM, Plant Pathology, Entomology or related field, with three to five years’ experience in professional leadership and practical/relevant work experience in the identified fields.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in the identified fields, with five years of experience. Contact for additional
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Please also include with your submittal your current curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references and a cover letter identifying to which position you are applying. You may also contact the office for specific position descriptions.

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Janet Garlick, Business Administrator
Integrated Pest Management Program
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station
630 West North Street
Geneva, N.Y. 14456
(315) 787-2353 Additional Information Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. ]]> http://wssa.net/2013/05/extension-associates-plant-pathology-with-cornell-university-in-ithaca-ny/feed/ 0 http://wssa.net/2013/05/asst-professor-extension-weed-specialist-with-south-dakota-state-univeristy-in-brookings-sd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asst-professor-extension-weed-specialist-with-south-dakota-state-univeristy-in-brookings-sd http://wssa.net/2013/05/asst-professor-extension-weed-specialist-with-south-dakota-state-univeristy-in-brookings-sd/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 17:11:36 +0000 austin http://wssa.net/?p=4850 more » ]]> Type of position Tenure Track 9-month faculty position – 75% Extension/25% Research Employer South Dakota State Univeristy Location Brookings, SD Salary Commensurate with background and experience Closing date of competition July 15, 2013 Date position available Immediate Description of duties JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develop a dynamic Extension program and a complementary research program in weed management in agronomic and horticulture crops and range/pasture areas in South Dakota.
• Provide leadership for the transfer of information and technologies to agricultural producers, crop consultants, and allied industry.
• Provide technical support for weed management topics to horticulture extension programs.
• This faculty member will work cooperatively with other Extension Specialists, Field Specialists, and IPM and pesticide education coordinators to develop effective, interdisciplinary training and clientele programs.
• The incumbent will be expected to utilize a variety of delivery techniques including the iGrow web portal, distance educational technologies, traditional meetings, individual consultations, and intensive short courses.
• This individual’s research program should be coordinated with SDSU Research Weed Scientists and focus on priority issues in integrated weed management, weed resistance, plant competition, and/or weed control techniques in major field crops that will be successfully supported through external funding (federal/regional/state/crop commodity groups).
• Successful grantsmanship and participation in multidisciplinary and multi-state activities is expected.
• The successful applicant will recruit and train quality graduate students.
• Service to university, state, regional, and national committees as appropriate.

• Ph.D. in Agronomy or closely related field, successfully completed by the appointment date, with an emphasis in weed management.
• Field experience in integrated weed management, herbicide evaluation studies, and plant identification is also required.
• The successful candidate must be able to interact effectively with agricultural producers, allied industry professionals, colleagues, staff, students, and other clientele with extension experience programming preferred.
• The incumbent must be able to communicate (both verbally and in writing) effectively and have demonstrated research abilities.
• Demonstrated abilities to work both as a team leader and a team member are imperative.
• The individual must have the ability and willingness to travel throughout the state.
• Experience in delivering educational programs via the Internet and other distance education technology is desired.

http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/centers/sarec/ Salary Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits Additional information on employee benefits can be obtained at
http://www.uwyo.edu/hr/employee-benefits/index.html Closing date of competition Review of applications will begin on Aug 1, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Date position available Negotiable Description of duties JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, assistant professor position. The position will be based at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Lingle, WY. Responsibilities will include 55% research, 30% extension, 10% teaching, and 5% university service.

The successful applicant will develop an externally funded program in small grains production and/or plant breeding, provide extension service, and teach classes in the same subject area.

Research publications in peer-reviewed journals, effective extension, teaching by distance methods, and direction of graduate student research will be expected. Qualifications sought Applicants must have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline at the time of hire. Post-doctoral experience is desirable. Contact for additional
information Questions may be directed to Dr. Bret Hess at brethess@uwyo.edu or Andrew Kniss at akniss@uwyo.edu Application procedure

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The University of Wyoming is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, employment and motor vehicle history. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check. ]]> http://wssa.net/2013/05/small-grains-agronomistbreeder-with-university-of-wyoming-in-lingle-wy/feed/ 0