Research Assistant
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Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number | PG193274EP |
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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:
The Research Assistant will be expected to perform the following duties:
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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. |
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Other Required Qualifications |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 workatncstate@ncsu.edu. 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. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a post-Baccalaureate degree, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience, or substantiative relevant independent experience and education?
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Do you have experience in forest tree propagation, tissue culture optimization, greenhouse maintenance, tree fertilization, pest control, and/or tree growth and development?
(Open Ended Question)
Application Materials Required
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact Information for References