Research Specialist Sr.

Job Description

To conduct weed science research leading to efficient and effective weed control in agronomic and vegetable crops for the farmers of Virginia through a better understanding of herbicide activity. Helping students and staff on smart farming studies involving UAV, and robots. May carry or use a firearm as a part of daily responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of general agriculture, especially production, and, in particular, weed science; experienced in small plot design herbicide applications and analysis of data, experienced to handle research and farm equipment, skills and experience in filing and organizing data, ability to interpret data, conducting field surveys for herbicide-resistance evaluations and to meet and communicate with diverse groups, which may include growers, extension agents, scientists in industry and university systems. Knowledgeable about working on computer, using excel, word, and powerpoint and using data entry software. Responsible for animal control; May carry a use a firearm as a part of daily responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$55,000 - $65,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

May 31, 2026

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

This position does not sponsor work visas

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college,