Research Professional Ii

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and follow scientific protocols. Detail-oriented, organized, and maintain a clean working environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and delegate to others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or PhD degree in Plant Pathology with 2+ years research experience in plant pathology research on crop disease identification and management.
• Experience giving oral presentations and writing scientific reports.
• Experience with basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques: pathogen isolation, identification, cataloging and storage of pathogen specimens. DNA/RNA extraction, quantification, conventional PCR, and real-time PCR.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

• Develops, plans, designs, and conducts research. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Coordinates laboratory and field work including lab equipment management.
• Formulates research methods. Develops or collaborates in the development of new techniques and methods for plant pathogen detection and quantification.
• Participates in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Participates or authors articles in peer-reviewed journals, books or chapter publications. Participate or presents at conferences.
• Supervise, train and direct activities of subordinates and students.
• Supervise and manage the daily workflow, quality assurance, and day to day operation of Extension Plant Pathology laboratory.