Research Scientist Asst - Sheridan Research Extension Center
Research Scientist Asst - Sheridan Research Extension Center
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The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position the Universitys Mission Vision and Values and encourage you to submit an application today!
JOB TITLE:
Research Scientist Assistant
JOB PURPOSE:
Research Scientists are academic professionals whose primary responsibilities are to conduct and support research. UW Regulation 27 describes the activities that fall into this set of responsibilities for faculty; the same definition of research applies to Academic Professionals.
The Research Scientist will support a wide variety of agricultural research projects at Sheridan Research and Extension Center and surrounding areas. The incumbent will participate in designing implementing and interpreting research studies across a wide range of subjects but with a special emphasis on the plant breeding and improvement program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning implementing analyzing and interpreting field research and lab research studies
- Coordinating research team activities on a daily and weekly basis while effectively communicating with the larger ShREC management team to ensure coordination of needs and efforts
- Overseeing daily activities of graduate students undergraduate student research assistants and other team members as needed
- Preparing grant applications and assisting with postaward management and reporting for multiple grants
- Preparing and publishing peerreviewed journal articles and outreach publications
COMPETENCIES:
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Analysis/Problem Identification
- Technical/Professional Knowledge
- Safety Awareness
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work onsite in Sheridan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in plant sciences plant breeding or genetics or a closelyrelated field
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills including communicating/translating technical information for nontechnical audiences
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Evidence of strong interpersonal/relational skills
- Demonstrated experience presenting scientific research through published articles presentations and other outputs
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with field greenhouse and laboratory research projects
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor undergraduate students and interns
- Previous experience with managing of large complex research projects
- Experience in developing proposals and procuring funding for research
- Experience in successfully leading monitoring and supervising a team
- Experience working with a diverse set of crops or plant species and production systems
- Experience carrying out plant molecular biology experiments. This includes plant sampling DNA/RNA extraction PCR reactions and electrophoresis gels.
- Experience analyzing genomic data.
- Experience working with multiple programming and scripting languages such as R and Python.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for four workrelated references.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 04/02/2025 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 41. The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race gender religion color national origin disability age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information creed ancestry political belief pregnancy or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please callor email
ABOUT SHERIDAN:
Wyomings Jewel Sheridans fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wideopen spaces. Providing history with a view. The city is located halfway between Yellowstone Park and Mount Rushmore.
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