Horticulturalist (RAI)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: Denver, COLORADO
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Horticulturalist (RAI)
Position Location Denver, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202400403AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Research Associate I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000-$55,000 plus comprehensive benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 04/01/2024
Description of Work Unit
Denver is the capital of Colorado and the twenty-first largest city in the United States, sprawling over six counties and 3,497 square miles of the High Plains and the Rocky Mountain foothills. Centered at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, the city and county of Denver together have a population of about 716,500. At an elevation of 5,280 feet, Denver has been nicknamed “The Mile High City.” More a conglomeration of suburbs than a single city, the Denver metropolitan area consists of Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Boulder, and Adams Counties and has a population of about 3.4 million. This area forms the cultural, economic, political, and social center of Colorado. The Spur campus is located at the new National Western Center (NWC) and affords CSU the chance to establish a community-engaged research presence, working with our existing 25+ partner organizations to advance urban ecological and sociological research, as well as establishing citizen science programs. Given its intended use as a living laboratory, CSU’s Spur campus at the NWC will establish a data storage framework for existing baseline data on the NWC site and surrounding areas.
Research Associates located at the MARC are assigned to CAES or an academic department at Colorado State University, report to the respective unit lead, and conduct research, education, and outreach programs along the Front Range of Colorado and at other locations in Colorado. Programs at the MARC include:
  • Controlled Environment Agricultural Research (CEAR) with focus on Advancing Greenhouse Technology; Plant Disease Research and Green Roof Technology and Science
  • Field Scale Research in Regenerative Agricultural for Urban and Peri-Urban Systems with emphasis on improved access by all community members to an adequate, affordable, nutritious diet; Food and agriculture-related businesses that create jobs and recirculate financial capital within the community and improve living and working conditions for farm and food system labor.
  • Creation of food and agriculture policies that promote local or sustainable food production, processing, and consumption, and adoption of dietary behaviors that reflect concern about individual, environmental and community health.
  • Community Food Systems – A collaborative and engaged research network that integrates sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste management, economic and social health.
  • Marketing and processing practices that create more direct links between farmers and consumers and improved access by all community members to an adequate, affordable, nutritious diet.
  • Climate Smart Agriculture, Data Sciences & Sensor/Monitoring Program with focus on Environmental Sensor Development, Data Management (CAESRC), Biological Sensor Development, Energy and Urban Agriculture
Position Summary
This is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position. Primary job responsibilities are to assist MARC faculty, research scientists, Extension personnel, non-CSU research cooperators, and cooperator farmers in the operations and research at MARC. This includes facility and plant maintenance, planning, execution, and evaluation of research conducted on-site as well as off-station grower cooperator sites, and education and outreach efforts at MARC in conjunction with larger efforts related to the CSU Spur campus.
This is a highly collaborative role that will support MARC managers, research scientist, faculty, Extension professionals, and graduate students.
Due to the nature of the research and educational mission of MARC and Spur, the work schedule will vary. Occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of related experience
  • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others and as a team member during the development and implementation of research station projects.
  • Ability to work with both office and scientific software applications.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Degree(s) in horticulture or closely related agricultural science.
  • Experience in Greenhouses and Controlled Environment Agriculture
  • Experience working in a research environment.
Diversity Statement
Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Operations / Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
  • Greenhouse management with direct support of faculty research.
  • Contributes to data collection, greenhouse management, record-keeping, and experimental planning under guidance of the research scientist at MARC.
  • Outreach duties include providing information sought by clientele; assisting with outreach activities such as field days and workshops; providing tours upon request, coordinating produce donations; and serving on various committees.
Percentage Of Time 75
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide data entry and maintenance of greenhouse records in both electronic and paper files.
  • Assure environmental, health and safety compliance by following policy and experimental protocols.
Percentage Of Time 25

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and unofficial transcripts. If you have questions, please contact [email protected]. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact Jake Holley, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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