Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The small fruit pathology lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Department is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate to conduct applied research to study fungal pathogens causing fruit rots of strawberries and grapevines. The initial appointment will be for one year and can be renewed upon satisfactory performance.


Physical Demands: Ability to wear laboratory protective equipment. Ability to work in uncertain weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry 25lbs.


Preferences: Experiences in working with plant fungal pathogens.
• Previous experience with small fruit crops such as strawberries.
• Ability to work in agricultural fields, with hot and humid weather expected during summer.
• Ability to drive a pick-up truck and travel to conferences and project sites, as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent writing skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong motivation and initiative, along with excellent interpersonal skills.




Licenses/ Certifications: Not Applicable

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

AGNR-Plant Science & Landscape Architecture

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$50,500 - $58,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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