Temporary Research Associate

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number PG194227TM
Position Number 11ASO3223
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
CIPM is seeking a Research Associate to acquire, analyze, and report data on pests (primarily, exotic pests) of agricultural importance. The individual will engage in research in support of two USDA-APHIS-PPQ-PPRA (Plant Pest Risk Analysis) and CIPM cooperative activities related to the collection and analysis of invasive species data with application to early warning systems for plant health. 
This position will require the individual to collect, analyze, synthesize, and communicate data on pests of agricultural importance and their hosts. The individual will conduct literature searches on invasive species and analyze and synthesize data to (1) run a prediction model to support USDA-APHIS decision-making processes on prioritizing exotic pests and (2) produce a weekly web-based notification for an early warning system designed to help protect U.S. agriculture from exotic plant pests. The individual will write highly technical pest reports and communicate the information to stakeholders. The individual will work closely with members of a team, other teams, project and team leads, and stakeholders to complete the objectives of this role.
Additional opportunities in the areas of pest risk analysis and international trade regulations may be available. Other related duties as assigned.
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Department Information


Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department CIPM

System Information


Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Research Associate

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