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Department Background:

As the only horticulture program in the Ivy League, our faculty,staffand students work to shape the food systems and landscapes of today and tomorrow. Our faculty work across New York to make discoveries and share knowledge about fruits, vegetables and landscape plants.They are called on by farmers, golf course managers, urban foresters, government officials and many others to solve problems around the globe. If you've ever been shaded by trees on a city street, enjoyed an apple in winter, visited a farmer's market or watched a sporting event on natural grass, then it is likely you have been touched by our work.

Rewards And Benefits:

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits ...

Position Summary:

Specialty/minor crops (e.g., fruits and vegetables, hops, hemp) are significant contributors to the NY agricultural economy. The state is a national leader in the production of processing vegetables, apples, grapes, and other commodities. Weeds are a significant threat to the successful production of these crops; some of the most pressing concerns include herbicide resistant biotypes, perennial species, and weeds that escape control measures due to unfavorable environmental conditions. Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie's research and extension program is focused on identifying new tools and practices that can improve crop competitiveness; this includes the evaluation of robotic cultivators, precision sprayers, and electrical weeders, describing the factors that alter crop-weed interactions, screening novel herbicide active ingredients for performance and safety.

Under the guidance and direction of Dr. Sosnoskie, the primary responsibilities of this position include performing a variety of field, greenhouse, laboratory, and data processing duties required to operate a highly efficient and effective specialty crops weed science research program.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position. No relocation assistance is available for this position.

This is a one-year term appointment, with possibility of extension dependent on successful performance and continued funding.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• High School Diploma or at least 2 years equivalent experience.
• Must be able to properly identify weed species, or learn to identify weed species, and evaluate weed infestations in different cropping systems.
• Must have knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Familiarity with computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Interest in acquiring a NY certified pesticide applicators license. Able to independently prepare chemicals necessary to control weeds and apply them with proper spraying equipment.
• Requires a valid drivers license and two years driving experience. Ability to operate or interest in learning to operate field equipment such as tractors and ATVs.
• Ability to use small power tools such as mowers, weed whackers, chainsaws, etc...
• Ability to program or interest in learning to program robotic weeding equipment.
• Must be able to carry field work during hot days of summer, cold days of winter, and on weekends when requested by essential tasks.
• Must be able to lift 20 to 40 lbs.
• Must be organized, flexible and capable of carrying out several tasks or projects at the same time and be able to reorganize tasks depending on weather, labor schedules and other resources.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.
• Proven skills in communications, organizational development, teamwork, motivation, contribution to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity. Ability to work well with a variety of diverse personalities and people. Committed to excellence and to nurturing a positive environment for learning and research productivity.
• Experience that demonstrates sound judgment, creativity, detailed record keeping, management and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in plant biology, horticulture, general biology, or related field with basic knowledge of horticultural skills. Or a minimum of 2 years experience working with specialty crops (vegetables, small fruits, tree fruits or ornamentals) in the field and in the greenhouse.

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