[MPWG] Research Program Assistant-Medicinal Herbs and Organics-30 months or longer

[Jeanine Davis]

JOB TITLE:   Research Program Assistant
 
POSITION: Research Program Assistant (Position #62418)
Position is in the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis in the Department of
Horticultural Science at NC State University 
 
POSITION LOCATION:  Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension
Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759
 
SALARY: $30,000 with full benefits, including health insurance (*this is an
EPA position)

JOB OPEN DATE: April 30, 2012 or until suitable candidate is found
 
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: until a suitable candidate is
identified.
 
PROPOSED HIRE DATE: May 2012
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a time-limited, full-time
position for 30 to 36 months contingent upon available funding and
satisfactory performance. It will be the responsibility of this employee to
help develop and implement a new research initiative on medicinal herbs.
This will entail supervision of a graduate student and temporary seasonal
workers.  This employee will also be responsible for providing major support
for the outreach component of this faculty member's program.  This will
include redesigning and maintaining websites and blogs, posting on various
social media platforms, writing media releases, and maintaining listservs.
The employee will help write, edit, and publish scientific publications on a
wide range of research projects.  This position will also provide assistance
with other projects in the program, e.g., field work, assistance with
trainings, and organizing workshops and conferences.  Current projects are
focused on Chinese medicinal herbs, woodland botanicals, Echinacea, hops,
truffles, organic vegetable production, broccoli, heirloom tomatoes,
non-timber forest products, and high tunnels. The position will be housed at
the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills
River, NC. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in a related
field, although a master's degree is preferred.  Applicant should have
published at least one refereed scientific paper, be a prolific writer of
popular press type articles either online and/or in print, and be
experienced with website design.  Some horticultural research experience is
necessary.  Experience with medicinal herbs and organic agriculture is
highly desirable. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, computer, and
writing skills are required. Applicant should enjoy and be comfortable with
communicating with a diverse group of people on the phone, one on one, and
in front of groups. The applicant should be capable of producing and giving
professional reports and presentations. The applicant must be willing to
travel across North Carolina. Travel will sometimes include evenings and on
weekends. The applicant must be capable of doing all the described
activities with a minimum of supervision. 
 
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should apply through the NC State University Job
site at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/  . Search for the position under
"Horticultural Science" or Position # 62418.  Applicants should include a
cover letter that details one's interest, experience, and qualifications
relating to this position; a curriculum vita; unofficial copies of
transcripts (if last degree was obtained within the past ten years); and
names and contact information for three references.  When that process is
completed, please send an email to Jeanine_Davis at ncsu.edu  stating that you
have submitted an application.

To learn more about the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis, visit
http://ncherb.org .  You can access her other websites, blog, Facebook, and
Twitter accounts from there.

*Exempt from State Personnel Act
 
NC State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should contact the above listed individual.



Jeanine M. Davis, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist 
Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State University 
Email: Jeanine_Davis at ncsu.edu  <Jeanine_Davis at ncsu.edu%20> 
Websites:  http://ncherb.org <http://ncherb.org/>
http://ncspecialtycrops.org <http://ncspecialtycrops.org/>
http://ncorganic.org <http://ncorganic.org/>  
Blog:  http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com
<http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com/> 
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JeanineNCSU 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanine-Davis/1442912228
<http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanine-Davis/1442912228>  
Address: Mtn. Hort. Crops Research & Extension Center 
455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759 
Phone:  828-684-3562   FAX:  828-684-8715 


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