Visiting Fellow - Plant Pathology
Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
Current Employees and Students:
If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.
Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:
Job Title:
Visiting Fellow - Plant Pathology
Department:
FAES | Plant Pathology-JM
The Visiting Fellow will support ongoing research projects focused on diseases affecting small and large fruit crops. This position involves field-, greenhouse-, and laboratory-based research activities, including crop maintenance, treatment applications, sample collection and processing, and data collection, entry, and analysis. The Visiting Fellow will work closely with faculty, staff, and graduate students to advance research objectives and contribute to the successful execution of research programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(90%) Research Support
(10%) Graduate Student Support and Professional Development
Additional Information:
Location:
Selby Hall (0410)
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
0
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Current Employees and Students:
If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.
Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:
- Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
- Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
Job Title:
Visiting Fellow - Plant Pathology
Department:
FAES | Plant Pathology-JM
The Visiting Fellow will support ongoing research projects focused on diseases affecting small and large fruit crops. This position involves field-, greenhouse-, and laboratory-based research activities, including crop maintenance, treatment applications, sample collection and processing, and data collection, entry, and analysis. The Visiting Fellow will work closely with faculty, staff, and graduate students to advance research objectives and contribute to the successful execution of research programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(90%) Research Support
- Support ongoing research projects related to fruit crop diseases in field and greenhouse settings.
- Perform crop maintenance activities, including planting, pruning, irrigation, and general care of research plots and greenhouse-grown plants.
- Apply research treatments according to established protocols.
- Collect, process, and organize plant, soil, and disease samples for analysis.
- Record, enter, manage, and analyze research data using appropriate software and databases.
- Assist with maintaining accurate research records and preparing reports of findings.
- Follow all laboratory, greenhouse, and field safety procedures and protocols.
(10%) Graduate Student Support and Professional Development
- Assist graduate students with field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities.
- Participate in research group meetings, seminars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to a collaborative research environment and support departmental research initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Plant Science, Biology, Agriculture, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
- Experience with agricultural, greenhouse, laboratory, and/or field research activities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collect, manage, and analyze research data accurately.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Information:
Location:
Selby Hall (0410)
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
0
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.