Faculty Research Assistant: Soil Pathogen Researcher (Internal Employment Opportunity)

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Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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Department: Botany & Plant Pathology

• Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A resume/CV; and
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Mana Ohkura

Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

The Department of Botany & Plant Pathology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

The faculty research assistant will work in the OSU Plant Clinic to develop molecular tests to detect plant pathogens from soil and water. They will contribute to manuscript preparation to publish the new methods and apply the new method to test client samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new molecular tests to detect plant pathogens in the soil and water.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation to publish the new methods in a peer-reviewed publication.
• Test client samples using newly developed methods.
• Train students in microbiology techniques and perform intake and pathogen testing for plant diagnostic samples.
• General lab maintenance (washing labware, autoclaving supplies, and organizing records).

Required Qualifications

• BS in plant pathology or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience performing pathogen testing in a plant diagnostic clinic.

Working Conditions/Schedule

This is an on-site position working standard hours in a laboratory setting.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: 2027-01-04

Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-30

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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