Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number PG192513EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Tree Improvement Manager
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; occasional evening and weekends.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Tree Improvement Cooperative
About the Department
The North Carolina State University Cooperative Tree Improvement Program
(www. treeimprovement.org) is one of the largest Tree Improvement programs in
the world. The Program started in 1956 to genetically improve southern pines.
The program remains strong with aggressive breeding, research, education, and
outreach efforts. Currently, the Program has 31 members, representing large
forestry companies, small landowners, state and federal forest agencies,
consulting firms, nursery vendors, real estate investment trusts, timberland
investment management organizations, and forest foundations. The Program
continuously works to discover innovative ways to accelerate tree breeding,
while increasing efficiency.
Essential Job Duties
The Cooperative Tree Improvement Program in the Department of Forestry and
Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites
applications for a research associate position as Tree Improvement Manager.
The major responsibilities include:
Participate in and help lead research projects carried out by the program faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Take the leadership role in developing and managing the breeding and testing programs of the Cooperative. Duties include developing and implementing breeding, testing, and selection plans; assigning breeding, testing, and selection tasks to full members; working with Cooperative members to accomplish breeding, testing, and selection assignments; updating the database with current data; and management of seed, pollen, and graft inventories.
Assist in analyzing and summarizing data and writing technical documents, including manuscripts for publication.
Make technical presentations at professional conferences and Cooperative meetings.
Advise cooperators on seed orchard management.
Extensive travel to visit with Cooperative members and to field sites, including the Cooperative's breeding center in Georgia.
Coordinate the genotyping of orchard and progeny trial samples.
Coordinate the implementation of the annual breeding plan at the Cooperator's breeding center in Georgia.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
MS (or BS with minimum of 3 years of experience) in forestry, plant
sciences, natural resources, or other relevant biological or social
science.
Other Required Qualifications
The candidate must be able to manage program goals (manage the
operational tree improvement program and delivery of results) in a
specified time period with minimal supervision.
Strong operational tree improvement and analytical skills are needed.
A willingness to take on new challenges is essential.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and
interest in working with a wide range of individuals and organizations
including students, faculty, forest landowners, consultants, forest
industry, and public agencies in the southern US.
Expertise with Microsoft Excel is required, as is working knowledge and/or
expertise with R statistical environment and SQL (or other data analysis
and management software).
Attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and fluency in
oral and written communications are essential.
A team-player attitude is required, including the ability to motivate
coworkers and students, maintain strong positive morale and “can-do”
perspective, and promote an environment of strong work ethic.
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with all aspects of breeding, progeny test design and
implementation, and seed orchard management are preferred.
Working knowledge and/or expertise with ArcGIS, SQL, R, and ASReml are
preferred.
Capabilities in quantitative genetic analyses would be a strong benefit.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Valid driver's license required.
Valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 07/31/2023
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact
information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Details
Position Number 00062013
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 150405 - Tree Improvement Cooperative
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age,
sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a
disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities
requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview
process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at
the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact
Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks.
Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must
be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive
credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all
employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons
hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
How did you learn of this opportunity?
NCSU Website
Job Alert (automated email from our system)
NCSU Executive Search Services
Monster.com
CareerBuilder.com
InsideHigherEd.com
HigherEdJobs.com
Other Online Job Board
Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
Job / Career Fair
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Journal
Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
Radio / Television Advertisement
Professional Organization
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
NCSU Employee Referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
Other
If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your level of experience in Tree Improvement or plant breeding.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe a time you have had to organize and execute a project(s) from start to finish.
(Open Ended Question)
Please describe your experience with the following software programs: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, SAS, ASReml, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, and R.
(Open Ended Question)
A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
Application Materials Required
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
