Temporary Research Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG193199TM

Position Number 11ASO2071 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties

Field breeding of cotton; cotton fiber and seed processing; field based plant selection, phenotypic data collection; seed and fiber analyses; perform basic molecular biology and plant physiology experiments; DNA based genotyping of cotton & generating and documenting genotypic data; phenotypic and genotypic data analyses using statistical and genetics software's; summarizing results and preparing scientific manuscripts.

Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Department Crop and Soil Sciences

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Assistant

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 38-40/hrs per week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Other Work/Responsibilities

n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

BS, MS and/or PhD in biology or plant sciences or Agriculture or related fields

Department Required Skills

Computer literate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well independently as well as in a collaborative research environment

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Basic knowledge or experience in biology, handling plants, animals/insects or general agriculture

Required License or Certification

Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range Up to $20/hr dependent upon education and experience

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 01/10/2023

Applicant Information

Quick Link https: // jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/176856

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Do you have a BS, MS and/or PhD in biology, plant sciences, Agriculture or related field?

Yes

No

Are you computer literate?

Yes

No

Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?

Yes

No

Do you possess the ability to work well independently and in a collaborative research environment?

Yes

No

Do you have basic knowledge or experience in biology, handling plants, animals/insects or general agriculture?

Yes

No

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes

No

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