Environmental Horticulture Program Manager (Ornamental)

Environmental Horticulture Program Manager (Ornamental)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Applicant required documents : Cover Letter, CV / Resume, Contact Information for Professional References.

Posting Information

Posting Number : PG193026EP

Internal Recruitment : No

Working Title : Environmental Horticulture Program Manager (Ornamental)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $115,000 - $130,000

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday (40 hours per week, with flexibility)

Job Location :

Department : IR-4 Project

About the Department : The IR-4 Project is a national Federal / State partnership research program to assist farmers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, ornamentals, and other specialty crops by facilitating registration of safe and effective chemical and bio-based pest management products.

The IR-4 Project Environmental Horticulture Program (EHP) Manager position will coordinate research and pesticide registration activities on non-food, ornamental plant species within the IR-4 Project.

Specifically, this position will direct :

• The establishment of research priorities via a biennial stakeholder priority-setting workshop.
• Oversee the establishment of the annual research program including development of research protocols, working with Regional Field Coordinators to identify research cooperators;

and assisting research cooperators and other stakeholders with questions involving research.

• Interface with representatives from registrants, trade associations, and regulatory agencies.
• Critically review results of field trials, and assess if there is adequate data to support regulatory actions and / or use recommendations.

Key Duties :

Environmental Horticulture Registration Support Research (40%) :

• Develop a robust field research program that develops efficacy and / or phytotoxicity data to support the registration of pesticides.
• Draft research protocols involving consultation with registrants, research scientists, and stakeholders.
• Critically review and scientifically assess data reports associated with the projects.

Research Priority Setting (15%) :

Manage the priority setting process and establish research priorities for the Environmental Horticulture Program.

Pesticide Company Interactions (15%) :

Meet with representatives from the crop protection industry to involve appropriate company products in IR-4 research.

Continued Enhancement of Electronic and Data Systems (10%) :

Cooperate with the IR-4 Technology Team in the design and implementation of processes to increase efficiency in the Environmental Horticulture Program.

Other Responsibilities (10%) :

Work in a cooperative manner with other individuals at Headquarters and elsewhere.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience :

Ph.D. in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, weed science or related area, with at least 5 years of experience managing research or regulatory programs.

Other Required Qualifications :

Ability to maintain attention to detail and prioritize and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications :

Three years of experience with Ornamental Horticulture crops.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) :

Valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions :

Job Open Date : 11 / 22 / 2023

Position Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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