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Position Details
| Department | Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP) |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Faculty Research Assistant |
| Job Title | Faculty Research Assistant |
| Appointment Type | Academic Teaching/Research Faculty |
| Job Location | Corvallis |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Faculty Status | Regular |
| Tenure Status | Fixed-Term |
| Pay Method | Salary |
| Recommended Full-Time Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Position Summary | The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology 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.
The research assistant will be a contributing member of a multi-investigator project using empirical data and modeling approaches to study effects of fundamental epidemiological parameters (e.g., basic reproduction number, initial disease prevalence, and host density) and common control tactics (e.g, reactive ring culling, reactive ring vaccination or chemotherapeutic applications, timing and extent of reactive ring treatments, and broad-scale population protection) on the spread of disease caused by pathogens demonstrating long-distance dispersal. The project is funded by through the NSF/NIH/USDA/BBSRC Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease Program. Model systems being investigated by individual research teams at four collaborating universities include wheat stripe rust, foot-and-mouth disease, sudden oak death, and livestock/human arboviruses. The incumbent will support the principal investigator and two postdoctoral scholars. One postdoc is responsible for developing generalized theory and models to predict “rules-of-thumb” for the control of diseases caused by pathogens with long-distance dispersal. The other postdoc focuses on simulation and experimental studies of wheat stripe rust addressing similar issues. |
| Position Duties | Running and analyzing computer simulations of disease spread (45%) Contributing to scientific publications, including production of graphics and contributions to scientific writing (25%) Searching and summarization of relevant literature (15%) Assisting in experimental field studies of wheat stripe rust and supervision (10%) Organization of project meetings (5%) |
| Minimum/Required Qualifications | B.S. in a biological science, mathematics, statistics, or computer science. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in collaborative projects.
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. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | M.S. in ecology, epidemiology, or a related field; familiarity or experience in modeling of biological systems; expertise in computer programming and statistical analysis.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | In addition to a typical office environment, position will involve a small amount of work in the laboratory, greenhouse, controlled environment chambers, and agricultural fields in both the Willamette Valley and in eastern Oregon. Experiments may occasionally require work hours other than standard. A small number of overnight trips to eastern Oregon may be occasionally required. |
| This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. | No |
| Posting Number | P02727UF |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 03/20/2019 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 03/20/2020 |
| Posting Date | 01/25/2019 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 03/08/2019 |
| 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: Chris Mundt @ Chris.Mundt@oregonstate.edu 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, LGBTQcommunity members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 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 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement. |