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• Plan and conduct field plot trials on disease control; Activities include experimental design, prepare treatment solution, treatment application, disease rating, collect and process research samples and data according to written protocols; perform data entry and analysis; assist in report preparation and presentation of results. Travel across several counties in central and southern Arizona is required to field research trial sites. It may take 1-4 hours highway driving and possible overnight stay.
• Conduct routine Laboratory experiments using basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques. Activities include pathogen isolation, identification, cataloging and storage of pathogen specimens. DNA/RNA extraction, quantification, and PCR. Develop, manage, and maintain laboratory protocols.The position will also be responsible for a range of tasks related to lab management, including training and supervision of other lab staff, lab safety compliance and inspections, purchasing, and stocking and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and chemical reagents.
• Participate in routine discussions with the PI. Perform other duties as necessary: conduct literature searches and prepare journal article manuscript, project report, and grant proposal; participate in extension workshops and presentations, present research results at scientific and/or grower meetings; provide training for undergraduate and graduate student workers. This includes planning, assigning, and approving work, as well as coordinating work schedules and delegating tasks in the field/laboratory.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

• Doctor's degree in Plant Pathology, Horticultural sciences or Agronomy.  The selected candidate must have a conferred Doctorate upon hire.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

• PhD degree in Plant Pathology with 6 years research experience in applied field research on crop disease management.