Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Characterize the effects of experimental treatments on the post harvest disorder, bitter pit, of apple. Analyze nutrient content and vascular anatomy of apple tissue. Collect and statistically analyze all data from bitter pit experiments. Use computational tools (image analysis software, functional analyses, etc.) to estimate growth and development for the development of predictive models. Harvest research trial fruit and conduct post harvest quality attribute analyses including operation of an optical sorting packing line.

Desired Qualifications

3 to 5 years of research training culminating in a MS or Ph.D.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.