Research Assistant 2-B/H The Ohio State University Delaware, Ohio
The Research Assistant will coordinate and implement the propagation of trees to carry out studies of interactions between trees and insects; maintain plants in greenhouse, polyhouse and field plots including irrigation, fertilization, weed and pest control. This position is also responsible for collecting, organizing and summarizing data for research reports as well as assisting with report preparation, proposals, presentations and displays. This position is located in Delaware, OH.
Experience with greenhouse maintenance and pest control and knowledge of research data and collection as well as frequent overnight travel to research sites and OARDC is required. Must have good computer skills and spreadsheet software experience. This position requires working outdoors in forests in presence of known forest hazards such as biting/stinging insects & poison ivy; heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.; travel to main campus and recurrent travel to OARDC in Wooster, Ohio. Experience with data analysis software, and the ability to prepare reports and proposals and pesticide applicator's license, preferred.
Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and references to: David Carey, USDA Forest Service NRS, 359 Main Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 or e-mail to dca...@fs.fed.us. For a complete position description and application instructions please visit www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition number 349489. Application Deadline: 5/12/2010
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