Sweet Corn Breeding Researcher
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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RegularJob Profile:
Researcher IIIJob Summary:
The Sweet Corn Breeding Researcher in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences will oversee daily operations of the Wisconsin sweetcorn breeding program focusing on genetic improvement and research.
Primary duties consist of:
Planning organizing and planting field projects
Operating and maintaining agricultural equipment (planters tractors sprayers etc.)
Managing data inventory and supervising student workers
Monitoring plant growth pest control and performing hand pollination
Seasonal tasks such as harvesting drying and storing seed
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds when harvesting corn. Some weekend work is needed during peak seasons.
Additional Information:
Applicants who are offered a position must pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
Applicants must become an approved driver through UW-Madisons driver authorization process. This requires meeting established driver authorization criteria listed at
Applicants must have or obtain a CDL upon hire. Employees who need to obtain their CDL upon their start of employment will be required to do so within their first six months of employment. Failure to obtain a CDL before the end of six months will result in termination of employment. Employees will be required to personally cover the expense of the CDL training and testing and will be able to attend the training and testing in work/pay status. For information regarding the Entry-Level Driver Training including access to a listing of current training providers in WI and training costs visit the FMCSA website at Training Providers set their own rate for the training. Information regarding the CDL skills test and fees is available through the Wisconsin DOT website at Applicants must have or obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification upon hire. Candidates who need to obtain the certification will be required to do so within the first three months on the job. More information can be found here: https//datcpwigov/Pages/LicensesPermits/
A criminal background check is required.
A 12-month evaluation period is required.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Reviews and evaluates results
- Develops and implements complex research projects methodologies procedures and criteria
- Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations research protocols and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and student workers
- Conducts literature reviews prepares reports and materials authors or co-authors publications and disseminates information to appropriate entities through various communication mediums
- Assists with writing and submitting grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Collects and analyzes complex research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures
Department:
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences Tracy Research Program
Compensation:
The minimum starting salary for this position is $65353. However final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery such as tractors planters cultivators sprayers and forklifts etc. Demonstrated experience in employee management including supervising training and coordinating teamwork activities Masters degree in plant biology or related field preferred or commensurate training/experience To apply for this position please click on the I am a current employee button or I am not a current employee button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents. Cover Letter Resume Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: Qualifications:
Hands-on experience in growing and managing field crops
Background in plant breeding/genetics; i.e. conducting research activities designing/conducting experiments and analyzing complex data.
Drivers License and CDL Required Licenses must be valid and meet UW Risk Management Standards. CDL must be obtained within six months of hire date. Please see additional information in the Job Summary section of this announcement.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience organizing and interpreting data using statistical softwareEducation:
How to Apply:
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Its important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
References: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.Contact Information: Madeilene Hoffman HR Generalist at or call
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students faculty and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
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- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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