Associate in Research
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$ 51600 - 55200
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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 8 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
321-YNFACULTY - Associate inBusiness Title:
Associate in ResearchEmployee Type:
Faculty () (Fixed Term)Position Term:
Position Details:
Summary of Duties: The incumbent will design and conduct research experiments in the apple and pear orchards as well as laboratory settings with a focus on rootstocks endodormancy pollination and overall orchard management. This position involves performing professional-level scientific research using advanced knowledge and technical skills. Responsibilities include planning field and laboratory experiments aligned with seasonal and phenological cycles executing established research protocols developing or refining methodologies to meet research objectives. A thorough understanding of the scientific method experimental design and data analysis is essential. The incumbent will coordinate activities with other laboratory team members collaborators and stakeholders and will supervise other project staff as needed. Duties also include collecting processing and analyzing field and laboratory data; managing logistics related to data collection; preparing project reports; and contributing to manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals or presentations at scientific conferences. This role requires performing general maintenance of field or laboratory equipment and working closely with the Principal Investigator and stakeholders to coordinate field work resolve issues respond to inquiries and communicate research outcomes. Additional responsibilities include conducting literature reviews creating and editing figures to illustrate complex scientific concepts supporting the preparation of project deliverables and disseminating findings through presentations publications newsletters websites and other digital platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities:
75% (E) Research
Plan design and implement field and laboratory experiments on crop phenology and seasonal requirements.
Execute established research protocols and develop or refine methodologies as necessary to achieve research objectives.
Supervise research personnel coordinate activities across teams and facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Collect process and analyze field and laboratory data; ensure data integrity and manage associated logistics.
Prepare technical reports contribute to and lead the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts and present research findings at scientific meetings and stakeholder events.
Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of field and laboratory equipment.
Perform literature reviews and generate visual materials such as figures and charts to support data interpretation and reporting.
Develop and edit content for digital communication platforms including project websites and newsletters.
Serve as a liaison between the research team Principal Investigator and stakeholders to communicate project status resolve issues and ensure timely dissemination of results.
10% (E) Supervision
The project manager will be responsible to supervise other project employees.
10% (E) Writing and Presenting
The successful candidate will write up findings for project reports and peer-reviewed journals present the projects results to industry/stakeholder audiences and scientific peers and contribute to existing outreach platforms such as WSU Tree Fruit (( Other duties as assigned
Miscellaneous duties related to administrative paperwork such as internal expenses reconciliation and invoicing.
Purchasing material necessary for running trials and foresee research group needs ahead of time.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proven ability to manage multiple complex issues simultaneously and resolve them in a timely and effective manner.
Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate daily objectives delegate tasks and guide teams toward defined goals.
Demonstrated experience analyzing complex issues conducting thorough and appropriate fact-finding reasoning logically and articulating sound solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers co-workers students supervisors and department leadership.
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations; any required accommodations should be disclosed during the interview process.
Commitment to Diversity an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of a diverse workplace and the knowledge of how to shape processes and procedures that reflect and enhance the Diversity of the Washington State University communities.
Mental Requirements:
Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions communicate effectively both orally and in writing remain poised under all circumstances and interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high-stress and conflict situations.
Ability to deal simultaneously with multiple complex problems.
Demonstrated collaborative work style and teamwork attitude.
Promote collegiality and a positive attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality to the extent allowed by law.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in laboratory orchards and office settings and travel off-site will be planned accordingly to the different project needs.
The incumbent must be able to drive across the state to reach the experimental orchards in provided state vehicles (SUV pickup trucks sedan cars etc.).
Ability to navigate uneven surfaces (i.e. yards unpaved walkways or driveways) and access various types of buildings (i.e. stairs or narrow corridors).
Ability to use a 10 ft- ladder.
Speech visual color discrimination and hearing abilities that are sufficient to read and view written materials and effectively communicate and interact with WSU staff and the publicboth in person and over the telephone.
Ability to frequently bend squat twist stoop carry and lift work materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Work Conditions:
Work is performed in a laboratory office and/or orchard settings. The amount of time spent in any settings will be dictated by the projects need established by the principal investigator keeping into account the personnel available for any given tasks on daily basis. Work conditions also include interactions with others; therefore the incumbent must be comfortable working with others including lab members collaborators and stakeholders. Interactions may of different types such as face to face with individuals small or large groups and may be in person or virtual.
Willingness to work in cold storage rooms organizing fruit boxes or other plant material.
Ability to work alone and with others in loud or distracting environments.
Capacity to handle the administrative need of the projects such as purchasing and reconciliation of the invoices and administrative deadlines.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE) temporary position expected to end on August 24 2026. Renewal is dependent on program needs and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Annual Salary: $51600.00 - $55200.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:Earned M.S. in Horticulture or related field (biological plant or agricultural sciences) or Bachelors degree and three (3) or more years of experience in farm and greenhouse setting handling production operations workers and logistics. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to design experiments and collect and analyze data.
Demonstrated understanding of horticulture procedures and orchard management.
Knowledge of agriculture for fruit production and commercial practices and activities.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM 7.10and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in experimental orchards and working directly with stakeholders.
Experience in gas exchange analysis (Li-6800) SPAD and physiological measurements scion-rootstock interactions physiological data collection and fruit quality analysis.
Experience in pruning and thinning tree fruit orchards.
Experience with data analysis platforms is highly desirable (e.g. SAS R matlab etc.).
About Department - College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Location: Wenatchee WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.Full timeTime Type:
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
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