Research Specialist Sr.

Job no: 517944
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Eastern Shore AREC
Location: Other - Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science

Job Description

To conduct weed science research leading to efficient and effective weed control in grain, oilseed, fiber, and vegetable crops for the farmers of Virginia through a better understanding of herbicide activity. Assisting faculty, staff, and stakeholders with the SmartFarm initiative through Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech.

Required Qualifications

BS in weed science, a closely related field, or significant experience demonstrating proficiency in weed science research tasks. Knowledge of general production agriculture, and in particular, weed science; experienced in small plot design, herbicide applications, experienced to handle research and farm equipment, skills and experience in filing and organizing data, ability to interpret data, conducting field surveys for herbicide-resistance evaluations, and to meet and communicate with diverse groups; which may include those involved in agricultural production along with scientists in industry and university systems. Because of the importance of statistics, one must be knowledgeable and competent in the use of computers and computer software programs including statistical packages (i.e. ARM), data storage, and word processing.

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