Research Associate -- Wheat Quality Improvement Soil and Crop Sciences Department Colorado State University

Position
A Research Associate III position is available in the Wheat Breeding and Genetics Program within the Soil and Crop Sciences Department at Colorado State University. The position is a full-time, twelve-month administrative professional appointment with 100% research responsibilities.

Responsibilities
The successful applicant will independently design and conduct research focused on the development, validation, and implementation of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopic calibrations for hard winter wheat end-use quality evaluation. The incumbent must effectively collect, manage, analyze, and interpret both NIR spectra and end-use quality data from experiments; prepare annual reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals; develop and submit extramural grant proposals; supervise student hourly employees; and collaborate with project personnel, including graduate students.

Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Applied Statistics, Chemometrics, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field is required. Computer literacy and experience with multivariate statistical data analysis techniques (e.g., PCA, PLS regression), and software is required. Knowledge of, or experience with, NIR-based quality assessment of wheat or other agricultural products is preferred. Knowledge of, or experience with, plant breeding, cereal chemistry, or end-use quality evaluation/ improvement is preferred. Effective written and oral communication skills in English and effective interpersonal skills are required.

Salary
Commensurate with training and experience.

Position Available
January 31, 2009

Application Procedures
Please send a letter of application (including a statement of interest in the position and clear documentation of qualifications), curriculum vitae or resume, copies of university transcripts, and arrange for three (3) letters of professional recommendation to be sent to:

Lorraine Voss
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1170
lorraine.voss@colostate.edu (email)

Applications will be considered until the position is filled;
applicants should submit completed applications by January 15, 2009 for full consideration. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Scott Haley ( scott.haley@colostate.edu). Information on the Wheat Breeding and Genetics Program and the Soil and Crop Sciences Department may be found at: http://wheat.colostate.edu and http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/SoilCrop/ .

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State Laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.