| Type of position | Non-tenure track, Regular staff |
| Employer | Virginia Tech |
| Description of Employer | Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. |
| Location | Painter, VA |
| Description of Location | ESAREC, Virginia Tech 33446 Research Dr, Painter, VA 23420 |
| Salary | Commensurate with Experience |
| Closing date of competition | Open until filled |
| Date position available | Now |
| Description of duties |
To conduct weed science research leading to efficient and effective weed control in grain, oilseed, fiber, and vegetable crops for the farmers of Virginia through a better understanding of herbicide activity. Assisting faculty, staff, and stakeholders with the SmartFarm initiative through Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech. |
| Qualifications sought |
BS in weed science, a closely related field, or significant experience demonstrating proficiency in weed science research tasks. Knowledge of general production agriculture, and in particular, weed science; experienced in small plot design, herbicide applications, experienced to handle research and farm equipment, skills and experience in filing and organizing data, ability to interpret data, conducting field surveys for herbicide resistance evaluations, and to meet and communicate with diverse groups; which may include those involved in agricultural production along with scientists in industry and university systems. Preference will be given to candidates with experience of operating tractors, harvesters, tillers, fertilizers/sprayers and other agricultural based equipment. |
| Contact for additional information | Dr. Vijay Singh, Assistant Professor, and Extension Weed Specialist Email: [email protected] Add email subject line: Research Specialist QA NAME |
| Application procedure | |
| Submit what | Resume |
| Submit to | Apply Online: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/521473/research-specialist-sr Job No. 521473 |
| Additional Information | Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. |
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