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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: EXTENSION HORTICULTURE—
Oregon State University Extension Service is recruiting for a full-time
Horticulture Assistant Professor for Coos County (Myrtle Point). Position
will develop a strong extended educational program targeting improved
production effi ciency, pest management, plant nutrition, and water conservation
with particular emphasis on cranberry, lily bulb, and other horticultural
enterprises of economic importance to the southern Oregon coast.
MS or PhD degree in horticulture or related fi eld, relevance of training and
background to conduct a strong Extension and applied research program
on production systems of horticultural crops; demonstrated capacity for
intellectual curiosity, creativity, and leadership; ability to obtain funding
to support his/her Extension or applied research projects; willingness to
support and participate in interdisciplinary teams; and excellent communications
skills. Additional experience in cranberry, lily bulbs, or other
relevant crops for the south Oregon coast preferred. For full consideration
apply by May 18, 2005. When responding to this ad, please refer
to position #018-1025. For detailed position description with application
procedures and position requirements, contact the Extension Human
Resource Offi ce, Oregon State University, 108 Ballard Extension Hall,
Corvallis, OR 97331-3602 (Phone 541-737-8320, Fax 541-737-4095)
or visit the OSU website at oregonstate.edu/jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE.
0505/P-8735
VEGETABLE CROPS ADVISOR—San Joaquin County. The University
of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Cooperative Extension is seeking a career-track academic candidate to
conduct and coordinate a multi-faceted program of education and applied
research primarily in the area of vegetable crop production and
targeted water quality issues. Other program emphasis will be on variety
development, plant protection, nutrient budgeting, postharvest handling,
marketing, and economics of the areaʼs major vegetables. The
purpose of this position is to generate and/or supply critically needed
information to ensure and maintain an economically vibrant and ecologically
prudent vegetable crop industry in San Joaquin County.
Academic appointees in Cooperative Extension are responsible for performance
in: extending knowledge and information; applied research
and creative activity; professional competence and activity; and Uni-
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versity and public service. Requires a Masterʼs degree in a biological,
agricultural, or plant science, preferably specializing in vegetable crops.
Soil and water coursework and/or experience is required. Post-graduate
agricultural experience in applied research and education is desired.
Beginning salary will be in the U.C. Cooperative Extension Assistant
Advisor rank, (DOQ). See C.E. Advisor salary scale at http://www.ucop.
edu/acadadv/acadpers/tab0405/table33.pdf.The full position vacancy announcement
and required academic application are available at http://
cvr.ucdavis.edu, or contact Cindy Inouye, U.C. Cooperative Extension
Central Valley Region, 9240 Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA 93648; e-mail
cinouye@uckac.edu, phone (559) 646-6535. Complete packets must
be received by June 1, 2005. Refer to position #ACV 05-05. AA/EOE
0505/P-8736
MOLECULAR PLANT BREEDER—AVRDC–The World Vegetable
Center seeks a scientist to identify, characterize, and utilize new traits
and associated markers for introgressing valuable alleles into vegetable
germplasm through wide crosses, gene mapping, marker-assisted
selection, bioinformatics, and other genomic tools. Responsibilities:
1) identifi cation, design and testing of PCR-based markers linked to genes
conditioning resistance to bacterial wilt, whitefl y-transmitted geminiviruses,
and late blight in tomato; 2) application of the Advanced Backcross-
QTL method or other methods to detect and introgress benefi cial alleles
from interspecifi c crosses that improve the tropical adaptation of tomato
and pepper; and 3) enhancement of the capacity of national programs and
seed companies to effectively use molecular markers through training
courses. Qualifi cations: PhD in plant breeding, genetics, molecular genetics,
genomics or a related discipline. Ability to write and speak in English,
publish in refereed journals, prepare grant proposals, and work on interdisciplinary
teams. Postdoctoral experience with vegetables, including applied
plant breeding techniques, is desirable. Appointment: The position
is located at AVRDC headquarters in Taiwan. Initial appointment is for
two years with possibility of annual re-appointments. Details and application
information are available at: www.avrdc.org/jobs.html. Screening of
applications begins 1 May 2005 and continues until position is fi lled.
(Posted 4-8-05)0505/P-8737
RESEARCH GENETICIST (PLANTS)—The Agricultural Research
Serviceʼs, U.S. National Arboretum, Floral and Nursery Plants
Research Unit, in Beltsville, MD is seeking a permanent Research Geneticist
(Plants), GS–12/13, to conduct research aimed at developing
cultivars of important landscape trees, improved with respect to factors
such as stress-, disease, and pest-tolerance, longevity, adaptability,
and suitability for smaller spaces, as well as investigating introgression
and its impact between cultivated selections and native populations.
Salary range: $62,886–$97,213 per year plus benefi ts. Applicants must
have qualifying education and experience which provided: 1) Knowledge
of plant breeding, plant genetics, and related sciences. 2) Ability
to conduct research using appropriate experimental design, genetics
techniques, and statistical analyses; 3) Knowledge of the trees of the
world, their geographic variability and potential for landscape, street,
and utility line use in the U.S.; and 4) Ability to plan, conduct, and publish
results of research in peer-reviewed scientifi c journals and make
presentations at scientifi c meetings in the area of plant breeding/genetics.
U.S. citizenship is required. For research program information, contact
Dr. John Hammond at (301) 504-6570. To see specifi c qualifi cation
requirements and application procedures, applicants MUST obtain a
copy of vacancy announcement ARS-X5E-0148 by calling 301-504-
1351 or via www.ars.usda.gov. Applications MUST be postmarked by
May 31, 2005. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
0505/P-8740
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005