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Job Title:

Visiting Scholar

Department:

FAES | Plant Pathology

The College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences – Plant Pathology Department
Location: Wooster Campus
Position Type: Temporary, less than 1 year assignment

The Department of Plant Pathology at CFAES is seeking a Visiting Scholar for a temporary position focused on the epidemiology and management of diseases of cereal crops. This role will contribute to federally-, commodity-, and industry-funded research projects aimed at improving disease control strategies and advancing scientific understanding in cereal crop pathology.

Key Responsibilities

• 70% – Assist graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research associates with:

  • Establishment and maintenance of field experiments
  • Disease and crop development data collection and organization
  • Collection and processing of grain and spore samples

• 20% – Support activities related to fungal culture and inoculum preparation.

• 10% – Assist with preparation of graphs, tables, PowerPoint slides, and posters for extension and scientific meetings.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Biology, or related field
• Experience with field research and data collection
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred:

• Familiarity with fungal culture techniques
• Experience in cereal crop disease management
• Proficiency in data visualization and presentation tools

Additional Information:

Location:

CFAES Wooster Administration Building (0549)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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