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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">JOB TITLE: Research Program Assistant</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">POSITION: Research Program Assistant (Position #62418)</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Position is in the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">POSITION LOCATION: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">SALARY: $30,000 with full benefits, including health insurance (*this is an EPA position)</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">JOB OPEN DATE: April 30, 2012 or until suitable candidate is found</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: until a suitable candidate is identified.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">PROPOSED HIRE DATE: May 2012</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">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. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">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. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">APPLICATIONS: Applicants should apply through the NC State University Job site at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://jobs.ncsu.edu/"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">https://jobs.ncsu.edu/</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri"></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri"> . 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</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:Jeanine_Davis@ncsu.edu"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">Jeanine_Davis@ncsu.edu</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri"></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri"> stating that you have submitted an application.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">To learn more about the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis, visit</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://ncherb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">http://ncherb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri"></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">. You can access her other websites, blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts from there.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">*Exempt from State Personnel Act</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">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.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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