Senior Research Specialist, Weed Science with University of Illinois, Department of Crop Sciences in Urbana, IL

The Department of Crop Sciences within the College of Consumer, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences offers world-class laboratory, greenhouse, and field research facilities as well as state of the art teaching facilities. The University of Illinois also offers outstanding facilities in computing, data science, and genomic analysis as well as many other areas of potential support.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Conduct independent field and greenhouse research in Weed Science

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design field research experiments, layout plots, apply herbicides and other treatments, evaluate weed and crop response, and analyze data.
• Implement greenhouse screening experiments for determination of evolved herbicide resistance, including maintaining weed seed stocks and collection records.
• Interact with growers, industry representatives, and research associates, with opportunities for extension related activities.
• Provide training and supervision for new students in field and greenhouse research procedures. Supervision will include instruction on data collection and field plot maintenance.
• Maintain pesticide and seed inventory logs.
• Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the department.

EDUCATION
Required:  B.S. in crop sciences or related discipline.
Preferred: MS degree in weed science or related discipline

EXPERIENCE
Required: Experience with computers for word processing, experience with spreadsheet software, and data management is required. Two years field research experience is required. Experience with greenhouse research equipment and experiment designs is required.
Preferred: Supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Required: Thorough knowledge of weed science principles, ability to accurately identify weed species. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to speak in public.

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