Job Opportunities

Position duties include conceiving and executing greenhouse and laboratory studies, regarding, but not limited to, reference genome assembly for weed species with polyploid genomes, bioinformatic data analysis, weed biology, and phenotyping of relevant traits. Candidates should possess the skills to identify and define research problems, design approaches or hypotheses and methodology to be used, write and review protocols, design specific phases of research projects, study installation, collect and process data, plan and manage long-term studies, analyze results, develop conclusions and hypotheses, and publish research results. Research often involves the use of herbicides, but it is multidisciplinary and often applies principles of plant breeding, genetics, genomics, plant physiology, and plant ecology. The incumbent is expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students in sample preparation and analysis, present research at conferences, grower and industry meetings, field tours, and Washington State University events.

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on July 31, 2025.

The Associate In Research will play a critical role in supporting and advancing the objectives of the Winter Wheat Breeding Program at Washington State University. This position is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cultivar selection and development through the application of cutting-edge genomic tools, predictive modeling, field support, and scholarly engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative genetics and data analysis skills, have a collaborative spirit, and be motivated to contribute to an applied research environment.

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on August 17, 2025.