POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 

TITLE: Program Technician in Soybean Breeding and Genetics

 

LOCATION: Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701

 

DURATION: Full time, 12 month appointment, renewable annually pending funding

 

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

 

POSITION AVAILABLE: April 15, 2011 or when a suitable candidate is identified.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES: The individual will be responsible for the project leader and assist the project leader in all aspects of the soybean breeding and genetics research program. Job duties of the program technician include, but are not limited to, seed packaging, planting, harvesting, seed processing, breeding nursery maintenance and test plot management, data collection and analysis, greenhouse operations, and seed lab management. In addition, the incumbent will have responsibilities to coordinate all the field, greenhouse, and laboratory activities; to supervise part-time employees and graduate students; to participate in grant proposal writing, program development, preparing research reports and professional presentations/publications.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: A B.S. degree with a minimum of three years of experience or M.S. degree in crop science or plant breeding/genetics. Experience in soybean research and mechanical skills a plus.

 

APPLICATION: Applications should consist of a letter of interest expressing your goals, background, and experience; a resume or vita; complete academic transcripts; and three letters of references. Forward to:

 

Dr. Pengyin Chen

C/o Joda Parent

Department of Crop, Soil, and environmental Sciences

115 Plant Science Building

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

 

The University of Arkansas is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and applications will be accepted and evaluated without regard to age, race, creed, gender, or national origin. All applications must have proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.