Job Announcement
Position Title: Research Associate (Post Doc)
Appointment Type: Academic Teaching/Research Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Position Appointment: 1.0 FTE
Appointment Basis: 12 months, with possibility of extension
Faculty Status: Regular
Tenure Status: Fixed Term
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $43,000 - $48,000
Position Summary:
The Integrated Plant Protection Center (IPPC) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term
Research Associate (Post Doc) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director.
Integrated Plant Protection Center (IPPC) helps farmers adapt to an increasingly uncertain world through high impact
science and education partnerships. IPPC works regionally, nationally, and internationally in education regarding
pesticide safety, pesticide risk management, weather based decision tools, and pollinator protection.
This position will research and construct spatial phenology, population, and climate suitability models of invasive and
established pest insects to inform survey and management programs supported by USDA APHIS PPQ (Plant Protection and
Quarantine). Main focus areas include building software modeling infrastructure (using the R programming language),
literature review and analysis to parameterize life history, and climatic responses of several (3-8) invasive and pest
insects. The position will be responsible for working within a team, building and implementing models, improving and
supporting the modeling infrastructure, performing analysis of insect life histories, working with spatial climate data,
comparing model results with validation data, and writing and editing reports and peer-reviewed publications. The work
may include travel to regional or national meetings, but field work is not required. The position includes the
possibility of direct stakeholder engagement and support at workshops and other events.
Position Duties:
65% Perform literature reviews, programming modeling infrastructure, perform life history analysis and modeling the
phenology and climate suitability of pests.
25% Write and communicate verbally, in written reports, publications, and other scholarly outputs.
10% Advance personal knowledge and skills in insect population modeling and invasive species risk management.
Decision Making: This position involves independent work and decision-making related to data gathering, analysis,
programming, and communication research.
Minimum Qualifications: Employment Eligibility Requirements
Doctoral degree in Ecology, Entomology, Plant Pathology, or related field.
Work experience and demonstrated ability in carrying out independent research that includes data and statistical
analysis, modeling, and programming in R, Perl, Python, C, or a related language.
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present data and research ideas clearly in R, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other forms.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong drive to learn and think creatively.
Demonstrated ability in writing and publishing papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in modeling life history of insect populations or related organisms or related ecological processes.
Experience in computer programming and statistical analysis using R or similar language.
Spatial or GIS based analysis using climate data. Experience with species distribution models including CLIMEX, Bioclim,
and MaxEnt also desirable.
Working Conditions/Work Schedule:
Location is in Corvallis, OR. This position primarily involves office work. Occasional field and or laboratory work may
be requested but not required.
Benefits:
OSU and IPPC are dedicated to providing work-life balance and professional development opportunities. OSU provides:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Retirement plan options, including 6%-of-salary contribution made by OSU
Possible 24 vacation days/year
Possible 12 sick leave days/year
Opportunities to attend professional conferences and training workshops
Additionally, this position is eligible for faculty rates at OSU facilities, including Dixon Recreation Center/gym, the
OSU Craft Center, and other events.
Oregon is known for amazing outdoor recreation, and the state (and Corvallis) are also quickly growing as technology
hubs. OSU is centrally located 1 ½ hours south of Portland.
Details on these and other benefits can be found at:
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__hr.oregonstate.edu&d=DwIDaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=X1XOuiI1-NBIew9FeqrgZUwsIomr7-b12lIK3h2rBAo&m=1vpMp5XolHisHchzRy1YBcBCLSZjzokXPnUHM03FuBI&s=hYzN1urzFZvO18uuts8-H0C_s6Rlf4lNW4bEMesxRnI&e=
Anticipated appointment begin date: September 3, 2018
Applications should include the following materials:
A Current resume or CV detailing experience
A cover letter addressing minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, interest in the position, and commitment to
diversity and inclusion
Copies of academic transcripts
Names and contact information for at least 3 references
Please complete the application online at:
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.oregonstate.edu_postings_63533&d=DwIDaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=X1XOuiI1-NBIew9FeqrgZUwsIomr7-b12lIK3h2rBAo&m=1vpMp5XolHisHchzRy1YBcBCLSZjzokXPnUHM03FuBI&s=asqTRsw7rXs3RgeYlfNnR4laFVo_JOw2YRLPsfre-JM&e=
Application deadline is: August 12, 2018
Questions? Please contact Len Coop at: [log in to unmask]
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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Dr. Leonard Coop
Assis. Prof. (Practice), Dept Horticulture
Assoc. Director for Decision Support Systems,
Integrated Plant Protection Center
2040 Cordley
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR 97331-2907
Phone 541-737-5523
http://uspest.org/coopl
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