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University of Missouri-Columbia · 22 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Weed Science Program

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar for their Weed Science Program. The primary responsibility of this position will be to assist with the management of a weed science field research program, including data collection, research protocol entry, and agricultural field maintenance practices.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with the management of a weed science field research program conducted under the direction of Dr. Kevin Bradley in the Division of Plant Sciences at the University of Missouri

Be responsible for the entry of research protocols, collection and entry of data associated with approximately 80 to 100 research trials each year, and generation of summaries and annual research reports for industry cooperators, academic colleagues, and professional societies

Conduct standard agricultural field maintenance practices such as land preparation, planting, spraying, and harvesting of corn, soybean, wheat, grain sorghum, and forages in areas that will be utilized for small-plot research

Work independently and cooperatively with other staff, graduate students, and faculty in the weed science program and Division of Plant Science and Technology

Be given opportunities for Extension teaching and oversight of specific research projects, as appropriate

Qualification

PhD in weed scienceApplied weed science experienceCrop production researchAgricultural research managementData analysis software

Required

PhD in weed science by the time of appointment

Preferred

Experience in applied weed science and/or crop production field and greenhouse research is preferred

Experience with agricultural research management and other data analysis software

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

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