Program Associate - Weed Science

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 29, 2024
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Research Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:CSES \| Weed Science Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:Program Associate located in Fayetteville, AR. The individual will be responsible for organizing and overseeing Dr. Jason Norsworthy's field, greenhouse, and laboratory research in weed science. This person will be responsible for managing approximately 100 field trials per year, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing annual reports and summaries. It is expected that this person will contribute to the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, some of which as first author. The individual will assist with development of research plans, protocols, and organization of a large research group consisting of 2 to 3 post-docs, 10 to 15 graduate students, 5 to 6 hourly workers, another program associate, and a program technician. During the spring and summer months, a significant amount of time may be spent traveling to research sites located at various Agricultural Experiment stations and on-farm locations in eastern Arkansas. Coordination and organization of these trips will be largely the responsibility of this individual. In the late fall and winter months, time will be spent in the greenhouse evaluating new herbicides, screening weed populations for herbicide resistance, and conducting laboratory research that will likely involve use of specialized instruments for detecting herbicides in soil or water and elucidating herbicide resistance mechanisms in weeds. This individual will be responsible for purchasing the necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments needed to successfully complete all research. Detailed records will be kept of all research activities. Research findings will be presented annually at regional and national meetings. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or Weed Science plus three years of related experience or M.S. degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or Weed Science. Preferred Qualifications A Ph.D. degree or an M.S. degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or Weed Science with at least 5 years of experience in managing basic and/or applied research or a demonstrated ability to conduct applied field and greenhouse research. Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Daniela Kidd - drkidd@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Motor Vehicle Reports Check The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking Occasional Physical Activity:Driving, Feeling, Grasping Benefits Eligible:Yes