Institutional Research Director - Assistant jobs in Twin Falls, ID

Location: Kimberly

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Student/Temporary

Pay Range: $15.00

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position, located in southern Idaho, is available on a continuing basis (contingent upon funding) to assist the Entomology program in the establishment and maintenance of field, laboratory, storage, and/or greenhouse experiments and assist with data collection from experiments. The goal of the Entomology program is to conduct research on the biology, behavior, and ecology of insect pests and their natural enemies in order to develop economically and environmentally sound management strategies-primarily in potato and sugar beet.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using communication skills in a workplace and having effective communication with supervisors, co-workers, and third parties.
• Experience: working with and without direct supervision; following good safety practices; and using basic personal computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Educational coursework in one or more of the following disciplines: biology, entomology, horticulture, agriculture, chemistry, or physical sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a valid drivers license and ability to drive a UI vehicle (pass driving record check and defensive driving course).
• Willingness to work on research projects aimed at exploring behavior, ecology, and management of agricultural insect pests and their natural enemies.
• Experience in: scientific principles and conducting laboratory experiments; keeping accurate records; working on a farm; working in a greenhouse; and working in a laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to: work in a cooperative manner and be an integral team member; operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and resolve basic problems with instruments and farm equipment; follow good safety practices.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Physical ability: Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Requires continual movement around and between the greenhouse, laboratory and field sites for extended periods of time to complete duties of the position. Work effectively with plant and soil materials that may contain pollen, dust, or other irritants. Work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to: occasionally work with and/or apply toxic, volatile, corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances following strict safety rules.
• Willingness and ability to: Work flexible and/or overtime schedule when the workload dictates.

Physical ability: Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Requires continual movement around and between the greenhouse, laboratory and field sites for extended periods of time to complete duties of the position. Work effectively with plant and soil materials that may contain pollen, dust, or other irritants. Work in outdoor weather conditions.Willingness and ability to: occasionally work with and/or apply toxic, volatile, corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances following strict safety rules.Willingness and ability to: Work flexible and/or overtime schedule when the workload dictates.

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: STH001937P

Posting Date: 03/28/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by April 12, 2022 will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: You must address EACH Required Experience subcategory to be considered for this position.

In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible.

This is a seasonal position located in Southern Idaho.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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