Jobs in Botany and Plant Pathology
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(Last modified December 5, 2024)
Student Employment
LeBoldus Greenhouse Lab
This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Technical Assistant for the Ag Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology LeBoldus laboratory is seeking a dependable student to work as laboratory assistant.
Duties include dishwashing, preparing media for culturing, and general lab upkeep.
The student will also maintain plants growing in growth chambers and greenhouses, and may assist lab personnel with research projects, depending on the students’ ability to meet/exceed the expectations of this position.
The successful applicants must be able to follow instructions, be comfortable with basic chemistry (calculating molarity, dilutions, and converting between units) and be willing to commit at least 10-15 hours (max. 24 hours) a week during the 9 month academic year and up to 40 hours a week during the summer. This position includes some weekend watering duties.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume/Vita
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
- Transcripts
Responsibilities:
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80% Basic Laboratory Duties, including:
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Dishwashing
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Stocking/maintenance of laboratory supplies
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Making solutions and media
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General laboratory upkeep
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10% Maintenance of plants in growth chambers and greenhouses
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10% Molecular Biology – DNA extraction, PCR, cloning
Requirements:
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
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Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
- Undergraduate student majoring in Botany, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or closely related subject
- Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
- Familiarity with basic chemistry (molarity, dilutions, unit conversion, etc)
- Ability to work independently after receiving training
The successful applicants must be comfortable working in a research lab. Use of an autoclave is required. Proper protective equipment and training will be provided.
This position requires 10-24 hours per week during the school year, with the potential for hours in the summer. Work hours are flexible during regular business hours, Monday through Friday
Preferred:
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Well-organized and attentive to detail. Strong work ethic.
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Demonstrated excellence in academic coursework.
Closing Date is January 1st, 2025.
Anticipated to begin on January 15th, 2025.
Faculty/Staff Employment
Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Agriculture Botany & Plant Pathology
The Department of Agriculture Botany & Plant Pathology invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.
The primary mission of the OSU Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is undergraduate and graduate education, research, and extension. The Department has 27 tenured and tenure-tracked faculty, 38 faculty research assistants/associates, 5 administrative staff members, 34 graduate students advised by BPP faculty, 93 undergraduate majors, 203 distance ed undergraduates and 27 courtesy/adjunct appointments. The Department offers a B.S. in Botany; M.S., and Ph.D. are in Botany & Plant Pathology and contributes in a major way to teaching and advising in the Biology Program. The Department participates in several interdisciplinary teaching and research programs, including the Environmental Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, and the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume/CV
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Responsibilities:
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100% – Instruction
Instructors may be needed to teach courses in undergraduate and graduate areas.
Some instructors may be required to travel using University vehicles for class field trips, or collecting samples for research plots.
Requirements:
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Master’s degree in Botany and Plant Pathology, Biology, or related life science.
- Teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Evident commitment to cultural diversity and educational equity.
- This position may require driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred:
- PhD in Botany and Plant Pathology, Biology, or related life science.
Closing Date is June 15th, 2025.
Anticipated to begin on September 16th, 2024.
Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Agriculture Botany & Plant Pathology Ecampus
The Department of Agriculture Botany & Plant Pathology invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.
The primary mission of the OSU Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is undergraduate and graduate education, research, and extension. The Department has 27 tenured and tenure-tracked faculty, 38 faculty research assistants/associates, 5 administrative staff members, 34 graduate students advised by BPP faculty, 93 undergraduate majors, 203 distance ed undergraduates and 27 courtesy/adjunct appointments. The Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Botany and Plant Pathology and contributes in a major way to teaching and advising in the Biology Program. The Department participates in several interdisciplinary teaching and research programs, including the Environmental Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, and the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume/CV
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Responsibilities:
-
100% – Instruction
Instructors may be needed to teach courses in undergraduate and graduate areas.
Some instructors may be required to travel using University vehicles for class field trips, or collecting samples for research plots.
Requirements:
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Master’s degree in Botany and Plant Pathology, Biology, or related life science.
- Teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Evident commitment to cultural diversity and educational equity.
Preferred:
- PhD in Botany and Plant Pathology, Biology, or related life science.
Closing Date is June 15th, 2025.
Anticipated to begin on September 16th, 2024.