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Department Horticulture (AHT)

Position Title Faculty Research Assistant

Job Title Faculty Research Assistant (Horticulture)

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Department of Horticulture invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

This position will support the Ornamental Plant Breeding research program that develops and evaluates new ornamental plants for the nursery and landscape industries. This position collects science-based information related to ornamental plants, is involved in scholarly activities, conducts field research, contributing to and compiling data that will be used in publications.

Manage the production of plants for the program’s research projects, including several glasshouses, a container pad, and several field growing locations. Management includes sexual and asexual propagation, nutrition, weed and pest control, and irrigation of a diverse collection of taxa.

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

70% Maintenance of Plant Material

15% Data Collection, Accession Maintenance, and Reporting

10% Lead Work

5% Other duties as assigned & Professional Development.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or closely related field.

Experience growing containerized nursery material. Experience in woody plant propagation.

Experience growing field nursery material.

Record of actively contributing to a respectful, safe, and inclusive work environment.

Able to produce reports and communicate results at grower meetings.

Excellent organizational skills.

Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences.

Able to obtain an Oregon pesticide applicators’ license within 6 months of the start date and maintain it throughout employment.

Successfully complete and maintain appropriate farm, lab, and greenhouse safety training and certifications.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

Knowledge of ornamental plant material, particularly cultivars commonly grown in the Oregon nursery industry

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Master of Science degree in horticulture related field.

Record of/commitment to work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Will include work outdoors in all types of weather.

Will require walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods.

Will be exposed to dust, fumes, noise and unpleasant variation in temperature.

May require maneuvering and transporting heavy objects. Will require working with or around chemicals and caustic compounds such as pesticides, herbicides, disinfectants, and cleaning agents.

The ability to lift, carry, push and pull containerized plants and bags of substrate, approximately 50 lbs.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/168800

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09133UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/15/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 05/27/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 06/11/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Ryan Contreras

[email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/169090

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.