Posting Details

Posting Number:

6000055  

Job Title:

Research Assistant I (2 Positions)  

Position Type:

Staff  

Union:

PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc  

Status:

Full-time
Limited  

Department:

Plant Sciences & Entomology  

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is limited to 09-25-10 with extension contingent on funding.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direct supervision of the PI, conduct research on biological, biorational, and insecticide control of insect pests of turf and ornamentals in the laboratory and the field. Assist in culturing biological organisms (bacteria, nematodes, insects) for experimentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collect and analyze data from experiments and study plots.

Assist principal investigator in literature searches pertinent to ongoing or proposed research projects.

Supervise undergraduate students and assist graduate students in various research projects.

Assist principal investigator in training pesticide applicators in pesticide safety.

Assist principal investigator in providing education on crop insurance to Rhode Island growers.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist faculty supervisor and collaborators in development of research proposals and publications.

Maintain all laboratory equipment and supplies. Order supplies and equipment as needed.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Must be willing to work in the field with sod cutters, lawn mowers, high-pressure injection equipment, hand tools, etc.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

1) Bachelor's degree;

2) experience which includes culture of insects, bacteria, and entomopathogenic nematodes;

3) demonstrated ability with computer graphics (PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.);

4) familiarity with biological and biorational techniques in insect pest management;

5) working knowledge of statistics;

6) field work experience that includes working with pesticides;

7) willingness to work in the field with sod cutters, lawn mowers, high-pressure injection equipment, hand tools, etc.;

8) ability to organize, coordinate and supervise undergraduate students.

9) Must obtain pesticide applicator's certification within six months of appointment.  

Position Number:

106908, 106909  

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

Course work in entomology that included turf and ornamental insect management.

Environmental Conditions:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, but must be willing to work with pesticides.  

Posting Date:

12-11-2009  

Closing Date:

(This date includes grace period if applicable.)

12-24-2009

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach the resume and cover letter in PDF format
Note: In your resume, please include the names and contact information for three references.  

Pay Rate:

$24,249 - $30,313  

Pay Grade Level:

1  

Physical Demands

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, but must be willing to work with pesticides.  

Campus Location: Kingston