Research Assistant

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193274EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Research Assistant
Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000 - $60,000
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources/Forest Biotechnology Group
About the Department
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer.
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. The college’s comprehensive approach to teaching, research, and service encompass the many and varied ways in which people’s physical, economic, and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applicants for a full-time Research Assistant position in the Forest Biotech Group (FBG). The successful candidate is expected to work on one or more of the following research areas:
  • Forestry species propagation, cutting production, and greenhouse maintenance.
  • Tree tissue culture and regeneration
  • Phenotyping of tree growth, development, and stress response.


The Research Assistant will be expected to perform the following duties:
  • Ability to execute fundamental research activities for a single or multiple research project(s).
  • Ability to participate in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions.
  • Ability to perform tree tissue culture and transformation, tree maintenance in greenhouse, data/sample collection and analysis.
  • Ability to facilitate the preparation of proposals and publications.
  • Ability to work independently and conduct research and literature review tasks
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience, or substantive relevant independent experience and education. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Teamwork and excellent communication skills, independent scientific thinking and planning are expected.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in reporting writing, analysis, and communicating with the research team and project sponsors
Preferred Qualifications
Highly motivated, organized, and creative individual with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: forest tree propagation, tissue culture optimization, greenhouse maintenance, tree fertilization, pest control, and/or tree growth and development. 
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 03/12/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for professional references.

Position Details


Position Number 00110434
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 150417 - Forest Biotech Program
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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