Postdoctoral Research Associate

**Job Description**
This position supports research activities in physiology and pomology of tree crops (apple and pear) in Washington. The role involves conducting research, preparing project reports and presentations for conferences, writing manuscripts for journals, and performing professional-level scientific research. Key tasks include planning and executing field and laboratory experiments, developing new procedures, and collecting, processing, and analyzing field and laboratory data.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Ability to write papers independently, including statistical analysis and the use of statistical software.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assist with research of high complexity.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple, complex issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex issues, conducting thorough fact-finding, reasoning logically, and articulating sound solutions.
• Demonstrated collaborative work style.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, co-workers, students, supervisors, and department heads.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation.
• Commitment to Diversity: understanding and appreciation of the benefits of a diverse workplace and knowledge of how to shape processes and procedures that reflect and enhance the diversity of the WSU communities.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, remain poised under all circumstances, interact effectively with people positively, work effectively and efficiently in high-stress and conflict situations, and deal simultaneously with multiple complex problems.
• Physical Requirements: Comfort working on top of ladders, lift/carry above 55 pounds (25kg), drive for long distances using WSU cars, endurance to work in hot and cold environments and long days in the field, navigate uneven surfaces, and access various types of buildings. Sufficient speech, visual, color discrimination, and hearing abilities.
• Working Conditions: Comfortable working in adverse outdoor conditions (rain, snow, extreme heat or cold) independently or as part of a team. Ability to work alone and with others in loud or distracting environments. Capacity to handle administrative needs of projects such as purchasing and reconciliation of invoices and administrative deadlines.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Horticulture
• Plant Science
• Related field

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• 3 years in horticulture (within 5 years of hire)
Other:
• Demonstrated capacity to write papers independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Technical skills in the laboratory, including microscopy and spectrophotometry.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with large groups and individuals at all work levels.
• Record showing commitment to previous research groups.
• Flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and desire to promote diversity.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Preferred: Experience with field and laboratory instruments and equipment.

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