Research Associate I/II/III

Overview

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is seeking a Research Associate to assist with research focused on insect vector-borne plant diseases. The appointment is for an initial period of three years with possibility to continue, contingent upon performance and availability of funding.

Responsibilities

• Management of insect colonies and experimental insect populations.
• Ordering of laboratory supplies and tracking of purchases.
• Inventory management for reagents, kits, and common-use materials.
• Assistance with protocol development and implementation.
• Planning and organizing experiments based on current funding priorities and lab needs.
• Coordination of materials, timelines, and workflow for active projects.
• Supervision of undergraduate students, including scheduling, assignment of routine tasks, monitoring performance, and reinforcing expectations for appropriate laboratory conduct.
• Coordination of activities between Ag-STEM and Pesticide Research, including movement between buildings as needed.
• Participation in weekly lab meetings.
• Periodic presentation of work when actively conducting experiments.

Qualifications

Level I: Master's degree in Entomology, Plant Science, Bioagricultural Science, or a closely related field.

Level II: Master's degree in Entomology, Plant Science, Bioagricultural Science, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level III: Master's degree in Entomology, Plant Science, Bioagricultural Science, or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.