55% – Research: Serve as Director of the OSU IR-4 Field Research Center, also known as the Center for Pesticide Registration Research, located at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), for expediting the registration of specialty crop pest control products. Participate in and encourage multi-disciplinary and multi-state educational and research programs that focus on resolution of pest management issues. Provide educational and applied research program leadership designed to evaluate the benefits and suitability of pest mitigating synthetic, bio-rational, or biological compounds for use in agriculture, as well as the potential of these products for registration. Collaborate with extension and university colleagues, commodity groups, and clientele in these efforts. In cooperation with local commodity groups, agrochemical representatives, and university colleagues, conduct magnitude of residue field trials utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for the IR-4 Food Use Program and oversee the establishment and maintenance of crop plantings on which research is conducted to help find pest management solutions for weeds, insects, and diseases in a wide range of specialty crops grown in Oregon. Maintain updated training in Good Laboratory and Field Practices credentials, as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, to conduct a magnitude of residue field trials. Conduct agricultural field research on pesticide efficacy, degradation, and pest management strategies. Seek grant support for educational and applied research programs Provide information to Oregon commodity groups, local agricultural industries, and OSU Extension Service personnel regarding allowable residue levels in crops for which special labels have been requested; and report on the status of petition requests to EPA. Collaborate with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expedite local registrations of importance to Oregon producers. Lead engagement efforts with Oregon’s most important crop commodity groups to collect and collate information about the impact of regulatory actions; perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, and summarize information for the benefit of stakeholders and decision-makers 25% – Outreach: Serve as a liaison between Oregon specialty crops, the regional IR-4 Programs, and appropriate regulatory agencies to relay pest management needs and regulatory updates that are specific to Oregon. Communicate new knowledge or creative solutions through presentations at grower meetings, professional conferences, public or community gatherings, and through publications such as trade journals, extension publications, and peer reviewed outlets. Provide leadership and broader access to pesticide regulatory information and make recommendations on pesticides for consultants and others involved in Oregon agricultural industries. Communicate the impacts of proposed pesticide labels and regulatory changes on Oregon agriculture to the EPA. Pursue continued professional development relevant to assignments and incorporate new knowledge and skills. 10% – Scholarship and Creative Activity: Submit field data notebooks of the magnitude of residue trials and complete all QC/QA activities to maintain notebook integrity and meet pesticide registration requirements. Discover new knowledge and develop creative solutions and applications for problems related to pest mitigation in horticultural food commodities. Communicate new knowledge or create solutions through presentations and by publishing in proceedings of these meetings, lay journals, and peer-reviewed publications. 5% – Supervision: Supervise faculty research assistants, bio-technicians support staff, and summer students and interns. Personnel management activities include hiring, work-flow management, and performance evaluation. 5% – Service: Provide service to the department, college, university, and community through committee and community service, leadership, and liaison roles, as appropriate and as requested by the unit and university administrators. Serve on local, state, regional, and national advisory committees and task forces as appropriate to the position’s responsibilities. Participate in the programs and activities of professional organizations, as appropriate.