Research and Extension Assistant – Lowbush Blueberry Research & Extension Program with University of Maine Extension in Orono, ME

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements field, lab, or greenhouse experiments in wild blueberry.
• Applies treatments and maintains research plots as needed in the field
• Collects, tabulates, summarizes, analyzes, and interprets data in the form of written report and published paper drafts.
• Organizes undergraduates, supplies, and materials necessary to complete research projects in the field.
• Assists in compiling research into reports, IPM guides, factsheets, and publications.
• Assists in submitting state and federal grant packages.
• Attends appropriate research and Extension meetings related to the research and Extension program.
• Assists in planning and/or conducting research and Extension meetings.
• Maintains wild blueberry Extension website.
• Works collaboratively with a team of students, faculty, and farmers.
• Works with administrative assistant to maintain wild blueberry grower database.
• Provides safety management for students and staff.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships that reflect courtesy, civility, and mutual respect.
• Builds productive relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Utilizes coaching and mentoring methods which provide an environment that is anticipatory, supportive, and encourages constructive feedback on performance.
• Commits to organizational improvement by identifying opportunities to improve, and recommending possible alternatives for a situation.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.