Job description

Department: 3670010040 Agronomy
Job no: 515227
Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Worksite: On-site requirement
Categories: Agriculture, Research / Scientific / Grants, Agronomy, Plant Sciences
Pay Grade: 06B

About This Role: The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is seeking to hire a motivated individual as an Assistant Scientist to join its sorghum breeding program at Manhattan. The successful candidate will assume responsibility of managing main season and winter breeding nurseries, greenhouse experiments management of seed laboratory and part time students. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to preparing and packaging seeds for field and greenhouse experiments, planting and management of nurseries, field and greenhouse data collection, pollination, harvesting and threshing of experimental samples as well as maintenance of seed inventory. The ideal candidate will have good planning and organizational skills and willing to work in the field during summer months and travel to winter nursery twice a year. The candidate also should have skill and experience operating farm machinery including tractors, combines and small plot sprayer machines.

Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community .

What You'll Need to Succeed: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Agronomy, Genetics, Plant Breeding, or related field.
MS in Plant Breeding
Experience and skill with operating farm machines, ability to operate or learn to operate farm tractors, combines and small equipment for planting, cultivating and spraying research nurseries
Ability to load and haul tractors to and from research fields.
Work experience in plant breeding program.

Other Requirements:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply: Please submit the following documents:
Letter of application
Detailed resume
Names and contacts for three references

Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$40,000-$46,000 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

Advertised: May 08, 2023
Application Closes: Open until filled

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