Date of posting here January 27, 2008 Type of position Graduate assistantship, non-tenure track Employer University of Tennessee Plant Sciences Description of Employer UT Knoxville is among the nation's top public universities, and its programs in Business, Law, Engineering, and Education, Health, and Human Science all rank among the nation's very best. Location Knoxville, TN Description of Location Knoxville is located in East Tennessee near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Salary Includes tuition waver and graduate stipend Benefits Group health insurance, tuition waver Closing date of competition March 1, 2008 Date position available March 1, 2008 Description of duties Basic duties of this position will be to design, analyze, interpret, and execute experiments in the area of weed control in horticultural crops and invasive weed management with a specific focus on an experimental herbicide currently under development with a major agrochemical company. Specific responsibilities will include implementation and management of experimental field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory research. All field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments may require physical activity including some lifting, work in extreme temperature environments, and work around radiolabeled chemistry and experimental chemistry that is currently not registered. The successful candidate must be willing to travel across the state and regionally to present research findings to various professional societies and extension groups. Qualifications sought M.S. or B.S. degree in Weed Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Botany, or other related discipline. Strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work with others in a team oriented environment are a must. Training in all aspects of the design and implementation of small plot research is essential. Experience with general crop production, hydroponics, growth chamber methodology, and experience with radiolabeled herbicide research is highly desirable. Detailed experience with multiple computer systems, especially those pertaining to web based design, is highly desirable. Contact for additional information Dr. Greg R. Armel Department of Plant Sciences 252 Plant Sciences Building 2431 Joe Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37996-4561 (865) 974-8829 garmel@utk.edu Application procedure   Submit what Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Submit to Dr. Greg R. Armel Department of Plant Sciences 252 Plant Sciences Building 2431 Joe Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37996-4561 (865) 974-8829 garmel@utk.edu Additional Information The University of Tennessee, Knoxville does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management, 600 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.