Research Associate (id:84043) - University of Maine

This position is a one-year, full-time appointment (five days per week) conducting research on plant genetics, molecular genetics, and potato breeding. The appointment is split 50:50 between the School of Food & Agriculture and the School of Biology & Ecology. Continuation beyond the initial one-year appointment is contingent on funding and job performance. Hiring salary for this one-year fixed-length position is $38,701 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Typically has the education associated with an M.S. degree in a plant science field or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with quantitative genetics, statistical analyses, DNA extraction from plant tissues, use of PCR-based markers, and quantitative fluorescent-based PCR methodologies.
• Experience in growing plants in the field and greenhouse, applied plant breeding techniques, aseptic techniques, potato calli transformation, and general plant tissue culture.
• Valid Maine driver’s license and be eligible to be authorized and approved as a university driver based on the Driver Administration Policy.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: April 15, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: May 1, 2024
Tentative start date: September 1, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Ek Han Tan at ekhtan@maine.edu or 207-581-2995.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).