- Provide inquirers with information regarding technical and regulatory issues;
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- Maintain current reference sources about pesticides and related topics;
- Provide user-friendly information to diverse audiences;
- Develop fact sheets, videos, infographics and/or other pesticide publications;
- Conduct scholarly research related to pesticide issues.
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Faculty Research Assistant - Corvallis, United States - Oregon State University
Description
Position DetailsPosition Information
Department Enviro / Molecular Toxic (ATX) Position Title Faculty Research Assistant Job Title Faculty Research Assistant Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary
The Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position.
The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) contributes to the mission of the Oregon State University extension service by providing objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related subjects to the public and professionals, and by serving as a source of pesticide exposure data for tribal, state, and federal partners.
The responsibilities of a Pesticide Specialist are aimed at fulfilling the following NPIC goals:
Provide objective, science-based pesticide information to the public and professionals via phone, email, social media, and web materials;
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40% Engage in science communication by providing unbiased, scientific pesticide information to the public and professionals through real-time research of scientific resources.
Respond to inquiries about pesticide risk by providing information on pesticide toxicology, environmental fate, and a wide variety of related issues.
Use a variety of scientific databases and resources to provide science-based, objective responses.Collect detailed inquiry data for entry into NPIC's Pesticide Inquiry Database and for use by tribal, state, and federal partners.
Incorporate elements of data collection into publishable work or presentations.20% Author or contribute to the maintenance and development of print and web materials for NPIC's website ), including scientific pesticide-related resources such as pesticide fact sheets, chemical data files, pest biology, and other pesticide topics. as needed, drawing conclusions from data analysis in scholarly publications.
20% Contribute to other areas as needed for NPIC to fulfill its mission.
Duties vary but may include contributing to the field of pesticide science by delivering presentations about risk communication or other topics, discussing NPIC data with stakeholders, planning collaborative outreach projects to reach Environmental Justice audiences, training new team members, creating new protocols for data analysis and processes, and more.
10% Research and review scientific publications to build a knowledge base about pesticides and related issues in order to provide timely and accurate information.
10% Classify data details about each inquiry and participate in data entry to contribute to the NPIC Pesticide Inquiry Database.
Participate in quality control exercises (QA/QC) to continually pursue a coordinated approach for documenting inquiries and incidents reported to NPIC for use by tribal, state, and federal partners.
What You Will Need
Bachelor's degree in toxicology, environmental science/chemistry, biotechnology, agricultural sciences, public health, biology, soil science, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related scientific area (degree must include coursework in biochemistry, physiology, or equivalent).
Demonstrated science-writing experience for technical and/or general audiences.
The ability to navigate controversial issues based on sound science.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per
University Standard:
et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to HaveFluent in both spoken and written Spanish.
Master's or PhD degree in toxicology, environmental science/chemistry, biotechnology, agricultural sciences, public health, biology, soil science, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related scientific area (degree must include coursework in biochemistry, physiology, or equivalent).
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following - Toxicology, environmental chemistry, integrated pest management, pesticide regulations, and pesticide use practices.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The employee will be required to work from the Oregon State University Corvallis campus in NPIC offices, with some work-from-home possible dependent on supervisor approval.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P08031UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/29/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 05/08/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/23/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
| Meredith Cocks
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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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