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14 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- Advertising Rates For one insertion in the ASHS Newsletter— (includes posting for 90 days on the ASHS website) General Ads: up to 200 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230 each additional 10 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 As sis tant ships/Fellowships/Post doc to ral ads 200 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110 each additional 10 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10 Web-Only ads (posted for 90 days) up to 200 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230 each additional 10 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 Highlight any ad: Box your ad:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 Add your logo: (black & white in Newsletter, color on Web ads): . .$15 Send listings to: HortOpportunities, ASHS Place ment Services, 113 S. West St., Ste. 200, Al ex an dria, VA 22314; phone 703.836.4606 ext. 327; fax 703.836.2024; e-mail plcmnt@ashs.org. With the ad copy, include the following information: name of contact person; billing address; e-mail; phone no.; fax no.; and the application deadline. Positions listed are from Equal Op por tu ni ty/Af fi r ma tive Ac tion Em ploy ers only. Sub mis sion of list ings im plies consent to abide by EO/AA guidelines. For more information visit ashs.org/hortopport/advertise.html. HortOpportunities 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
LANDSCAPE PLANT SCIENCE & SUSTAINABLE MANAGE- MENT—The University of Washington (UW) College of Forest Resources invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position. The position offers opportunities to pursue teaching, research, and public service in landscape plant science, particularly management and selection of plants for human-dominated landscapes. The successful applicantʼs teaching and research programs are expected to contribute to an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches within the College and with other UW programs focusing on the sustainability of urban and urbanizing environments. Responsibilities: The faculty member will develop a 3-quarter teaching profi le, including Landscape Plant Management and other courses supporting graduate and undergraduate program areas in environmental horticulture, urban forestry, and restoration, as well as interdisciplinary programs in the College and the UW. The faculty member will develop a vigorous research program in one or more areas such as cultivated plant physiology, arboriculture, urban forestry, and characterization/classifi cation of urban and urbanizing planting sites. Opportunities exist to develop collaborative research programs in areas such as landscape restoration, ex situ plant conservation, cultivated plant systematics, and urban ecology. The faculty member will participate in the Collegeʼs public and professional outreach programs. The faculty member will contribute to the management of the UWʼs living plant collections, under the direction of Washington Park Arboretum and Center for Urban Horticulture leadership. Requirements: PhD in horticulture, botany, ecology, or other related natural resources field and a record showing potential for national and international recognition in landscape plant science, preferably including signifi cant training in whole-plant physiology. Evidence of fl exibility in teaching and research to serve the Collegeʼs evolving programs, and a demonstration of interest in the science underpinning the development and management of sustainable urban and urbanizing ecosystems are essential. Applicants should submit a letter of introduction stating research and teaching interest, experience and qualifi cations, full curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Gordon Bradley, Chair, Landscape Plant Science Search Committee, Placement Service at ASHS–2005 University of Washington, Box 352100, Seattle, WA 98195-2100. Applications will be accepted until an appointment is made; the committee will begin reviewing applications on May 31, 2005. Position start date is negotiable, but is anticipated to be no later than Autumn 2006. The University of Washington is an affi rmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. 0505/P-8741 As sis tant ships/Fel low ships/Postdoctoral Ads GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP—The Department of Horticulture at the University of Arkansas is seeking a qualifi ed and highly motivated individual interested in obtaining a MS or PhD degree in Horticulture. The candidate will conduct research on high root zone temperature stress physiology of ornamental plants. Students with training in horticulture or plant sciences are encouraged to submit a graduate application that includes a resume, college transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (foreign students), and three letters of reference. The position is available 1 Sept. 2005. Assistantship stipends are $11,000 per 12 months for MS and $13,000 for PhD with tuition waivers. Dissertation students ranking in the top 10% based upon GRE scores and grade point, will be considered for Distinguished Fellowships of $20,000. For additional information visit the Horticulture Department website at www.uark.edu/ ArkHort t or or contact contact Dr. Jim Robbins ( (jrobbins@uaex.ed ( jrobbins@uaex.edu), or Dr. Curt R. Rom, Department of Horticulture, PTSC 316, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. 72701-1021. For Graduate School applications, and fellowship information see: www.uark.edu/depts/gradinfo/prospective/ funding/index.html. The University is Arkansas is an AA/EO employer. 0505/P-8732 ASHS will once again facilitate job placement of horticulturists by offering a Placement Service Center during ASHS-2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, 18–21 July. Individuals looking for positions and organizations with positions available should fi ll out and submit copies of the appropriate forms (see March 2005 ASHS Newsletter, p. 17–18). These forms will be used only during the 2005 conference and may be copied as needed. You can download additional blank Position Available and Candidate Available forms from the HortOpportunities page of the ASHS website (ashs.org/hortops.html). Candidates also may submit resumes to accompany their Candidate Available Form in the notebooks. There is a TWO-PAGE MAXIMUM on all resumes. To ensure that your form is on fi le on the fi rst day that Placement Service opens at ASHS–2005, submit forms by 15 June 2005 to: ASHS Placement Service, 113 S. West Street, Suite 200, Alexandria VA 22314-2851, fax 703.836.2024. Placement Service Hours at ASHS–2005 Monday 18 July Noon–6:30 pm Tuesday 19 July 8 am–6:30 pm HortOpportunities Wednesday 20 July 8 am–6:30 pm Thursday 21 July 8 am–Noon ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 15
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