Oklahoma State University
Visiting Research Scientist – Plant/ Crop Scientist-2179
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Visiting Research Scientist – Plant/ Crop Scientist-2179
CAMPUS
LANGSTON
CONTACT NAME & EMAIL
Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
APPOINTMENT LENGTH
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
HIRING RANGE
$42,000 - $45,000
Commensurate with education and experience
PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The successful candidate will conduct research in plant breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops, fruit trees, and nursery stock under both greenhouse and field conditions. Study soil–plant interactions to optimize fertility and nutrient cycling, while designing sustainable production systems that incorporate crop rotations and cover cropping to enhance yields and maintain ecological balance. Play a key role in extension education to ensure that research findings are translated into farmer-friendly practices and that future generations are trained in sustainable agriculture.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Responsible for making horticultural/agronomic-related decisions regarding plant production activities.
· Develop, conduct, and evaluate tolerance for species at the seedling stage of plant growth.
· Understand the farmland (ground conditions, farming challenges, pest issues).
· Evaluate products, collect data on performance in various locations, and make recommendations to management on new plant hybrid releases and position hybrids in their most favorable environment.
· Regularly communicate with relevant industry sectors and educational institutions to initiate well-targeted research projects.
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· Prepare documented proposals and successfully establish research trials.
· Manage trial establishment and collection of data.
· Budget for research work and provide management reporting regarding trial/research progress.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A PhD or master's degree in plant breeding, biotechnology, plant pathology, agronomy, crop science, soil science, biology, or a related field is preferred.
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Experience in field and greenhouse plant production.
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