Position Opening Associate in Research
Manager/Educator for WSU-Decision Aids System and Researcher Duties: (75%) The successful applicant will function as the manager and outreach educator for the WSU-Decision Aid System (decisionaid.systems; ca.decisionaid.systems) which is a real-time IPM decision support system for Tree Fruits for Washington and British Columbia. The position will interact closely with researchers in entomology, plant pathology, and horticulture and our programmer to expand the capabilities. The person will be expected to provide stakeholder support including hands on training, development of educational assets to increase adoption, and to assist in report writing related to the project. Projects included here also include evaluating how climate change will affect management programs, implementation of pesticide effects population models, and other innovative tools to assist growers in managing tree fruit orchards. The person may also work with other cropping systems as the decision support system moves to new cropping systems. The successful candidate will be expected to give high quality presentations to grower and peer groups and to successfully publish information from the project in a timely manner in both referred and grower journals as appropriate. (25%) The successful applicant will also work with the PI to further cutting edge IPM programs for the Washington Tree Fruit Industry. In this position, the person will assist in field work, analysis, report and publications related to the research. Salary and Availability: Salary is $60,000/year and includes retirement and full benefits package. Position is for 1 year, with subsequent renewals depending on job performance and availability of funds. Applicant review will begin on 15 June and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Position will be available in July/August. Job Requirements: The successful applicant must have a PhD in Entomology, pest management, or a related field. Experience/knowledge in the fundamentals of pest management modeling, IPM systems, and field research and statistical analysis are required. Proven excellence in written and oral communication is desired. Job Location: The position is based at the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (WSU-TFREC) in Wenatchee, Washington (www.tfrec.wsu.edu). WSU-TFREC is in the center of Washington’s tree fruit production area and houses 12 faculty and 35 technical support staff. The research center is at the foothills of the Cascade mountain range. The area has a wide range of recreational pursuits possible. Application: Please submit a CV, letter of intent with background information, and 3 references to: Dr. Vincent P. Jones, Director, WSU-DAS. WSU-TFREC, 1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801. (509) 663-8181 ext. 291. vpjo...@wsu.edu. Electronic packages are preferred in pdf format.
