Postdoctoral Research Associate

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: March 31, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate Business Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: This postdoctoral position in the Weed Science lab at Washington State University-Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (WSU-IAREC) is focused on developing integrated weed management solutions for various specialty crops in Washington. The incumbent will be expected to conduct lab, greenhouse, and field experiments to study problematic weed species' biology, ecology, and management. The incumbent is also expected to interact with growers, stakeholders, and other industry groups, attend and present their research at meetings and conferences, assist Principal Investigator (PI) with grant writing, and publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals. They are expected to actively collaborate with and assist other team members in a professional and courteous manner to advance research goals. Required Qualifications: The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in Weed Science or related Agricultural fields /disciplines before the starting date. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. Have a valid Washington State Pesticide Applicators license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of being hired. Preferred Qualifications: Research experience in Applied Weed Science Knowledge of field experimental design Data analysis using statistical software Experience in writing grants, journal articles, presenting findings at conferences and other meetings Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Knowledge or experience in working in horticultural crops is a plus Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. This is a temporary position expected to end on April 30, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend. Annual Salary: $49,664 $54,999.96 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Department Name: Prosser IAREC | Washington State University Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. 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Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. 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More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.