East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Horticulture Anr 10002410

Area of Interest: Agriculture

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)

Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff
Faculty/Academic Staff

Opening on: Sep 4 2025

Closing at: Sep 4 2027 - 23:55 EDT

Salary Commensurate with Experience

College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources

1076760

POSITION SUMMARY

Professor Erik Runkle in the Department of Horticulture is hiring a research associate who will perform experiments in controlled environments and serve as a resource for his graduate students. The ideal candidate has substantial experience and expertise growing specialty crops in controlled environments (greenhouses and/or growth chambers) including the design and execution of experiments; data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation; and communicating results at scientific meetings and refereed journal articles. The candidate is expected to work with other lab members and assist with other associated experiments. The candidate will also assist writing grants and publications and deliver presentation at industry and/or professional meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. degree in horticulture or related field
• At least five years of experience growing specialty crops in controlled environments
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with environmental sensing and control
• Thorough knowledge of statistical software and analytical skills

Please refer the Job description for details