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WorkSource Oregon P08031UF - Faculty Research Assistant in CORVALLIS, Oregon

Minimum/Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in toxicology, environmental science/chemistry, biotechnology, agricultural sciences, public health, biology, soil science, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related scientific area (degree must include coursework in biochemistry, physiology, or equivalent). Strong science communication skills, including the ability to interpret and translate technical information into non-scientific terms. Demonstrated science-writing experience for technical and/or general audiences. The ability to navigate controversial issues based on sound science. Position Duties 40% Engage in science communication by providing unbiased, scientific pesticide information to the public and professionals through real-time research of scientific resources. 20% Author or contribute to the maintenance and development of print and web materials for NPIC\'s website (npic.orst.edu), including scientific pesticide-related resources such as pesticide fact sheets, chemical data files, pest biology, and other pesticide topics. as needed, drawing conclusions from data analysis in scholarly publications. 20% Contribute to other areas as needed for NPIC to fulfill its mission. Duties vary but may include contributing to the field of pesticide science by delivering presentations about risk communication or other topics, discussing NPIC data with stakeholders, planning collaborative outreach projects to reach Environmental Justice audiences, training new team members, creating new protocols for data analysis and processes, and more. 10% Research and review scientific publications to build a knowledge base about pesticides and related issues in order to provide timely and accurate information. 10% Classify data details about each inquiry and participate in data entry to contribute to the NPIC Pesticide Inquiry Database. See posting for complete list of duties and qualifications. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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