Technician

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Department Background: As the only horticulture program in the Ivy League, our faculty, staff and students work to shape the food systems and landscapes of today and tomorrow.
Our faculty work across New York to make discoveries and share knowledge about fruits, vegetables and landscape plants. They are called on by farmers, golf course managers, urban foresters, government officials and many others to solve problems around the globe.
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Position Summary :
This position will support research and extension programming focused on weed management and sustainable crop production practices in New York specialty crops, including processing and fresh market vegetables, small-fruit, and perennial tree fruit. The research and extension program is designed to help NY growers develop multi-tactic integrated weed management practices that enhance productivity, profitability and ecosystem services in various cropping systems. The laboratory and field research program will focus on describing the biology and ecology of troublesome weed species, herbicide evaluation and stewardship, efficacy of novel physical and cultural weed control methods, including organic production practices.
Tasks will include performing field and laboratory research on weed ecology and management under the general supervision of the principal investigator. Specific duties may include: 1) establish and maintain small-plot and cropping-system level field experiments, 2) operate and maintain specialized tractor-mounted equipment including planters, grain-drills, sprayers and cultivators, 3) assist in completion of small-plot herbicide trials including pesticide calibration, spraying and inventory maintenance, 4) assist in data collection including weed population census, cover crop performance and cash crop yields, 5) process and summarize data, 6) assist in supervision of temporary staff and collaborate with graduate students to execute data collection protocols, 7) assist in extension programming, including field trial reports, newsletters and field workshops, 8) maintain good communications within the program team, farm staff, collaborators at Cornell, and with stakeholders, 9) identify problems and develop solutions, and 10) participate in professional development opportunities.
No visa sponsorship is available for this position. No relocation assistance is available for this position.
This is a one-year term appointment, with possibility of extension dependent on successful performance and continued funding.
Required Qualifications: Position Competencies/Skills: Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color. Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs. Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing. Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Associate degree in the area of biology, horticulture, agricultural science or related discipline and two years' relevant job experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have knowledge and/or education in research methods and must have formal training or knowledge in agronomy or horticulture. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of tractors and a range of field equipment. Prior experience in collecting field and/or laboratory data. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Must possess excellent organizational skills. Strong skills in the use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of students, faculty, staff and grower cooperators. Must have good eyesight, attention to detail, and fine motor skills. Must be willing to work in the field for long durations under harsh conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to travel to field sites, including occasional extended overnight stays. Must be willing to communicate with team members using a personal cell phone. Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license. Must be willing to use loud equipment for extended periods of time. Must be able to carry out repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Plant Science, Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agroecology or a related field. Ability to obtain certified pesticide applicator license. Experience driving tractors and operating planters, grain drills, cultivators and sprayers. Experience in conducting field research and knowledge of experimental design concepts. Experience identifying and surveying weed species. Experience with GIS/GPS technology. Experience growing plants under greenhouse or growth chamber conditions. Experience with herbicides and herbicide application. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and methodology. Experience writing scientific reports and conducting basic statistical analysis using software such as JMP or R. Experience with web page design and maintenance.
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