This is a 1yr limited term position appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.

The Department of Horticulture is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant. The successful candidate will be expected to assist faculty, staff, and graduate students with research needs.

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Education and Experience:
Level I: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field; no experience required.

Level II: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level III: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Basic construction and maintenance skills and ability to safely operate power tools and tractors.

General experience in word processing and spreadsheet software.

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