The incumbent will provide technical support for the daily operation of the High-Throughput Phenotyping Facility (HTPF) greenhouse, management and coordination of phenotyping experiments, as well as maintain all equipment and systems at the HTPF. The position requires troubleshooting, preliminary data analysis, experimental design for LiDAR and hyperspectral plant analysis systems, and maintaining automated watering and lighting systems. Oversight of the propagation, maintenance and harvest of transformed material is an additional responsibility, along with supervision of Greenhouse Technicians, Extra Help and hourly personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical consultant and coordinator of RIPE’s high-throughput phenotyping experiments, including:

-Assist researcher with developing the appropriate phenotyping experiments to be conducted with the HTPF Phenospex.

-Perform initial analysis and interpretation of phenotyping experiment results.
-Maintain schedule of research experiments on the Phenospex.

-Maintain phenotyping equipment, including the Phenospex Planteye scanner and analysis software, DroughtSpotter automatic irrigation system and weight system, and maintain Heliocore lighting system.

-Primary contact with Phenospex and Heliocore technical staff.

-Assist with propagation and maintenance of plant material for phenotyping experiments.
Propagation, maintenance, and harvest of transformed material in the greenhouse for seed collection.
Monitor conditions in the greenhouse including keeping bays clean and sterile to prevent contamination and any pests, application of restricted-use pesticides as required.
Supervise undergraduate and other hourly appointments.

Additional Physical Demands

Environmental Demands: Greenhouse, laboratory, and field. Ability to work outside,
stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or mathematical field Experience: •Experience with regulated plant propagation and disposal. •Experience in greenhouse research. (3+ years’) •Greenhouse management experience. (3+ years) •Experience with automatic plant irrigation systems (1+ years) •Experience with high-resolution camera systems in the context of plant science. (1+ years) •Familiar with plant phenotyping techniques and analysis. •Familiar with automated irrigation systems. •Working knowledge of basic electronics, sensors and data loggers. Training, Licenses or Certifications Required: State of Illinois restricted-Use pesticide Training and Certificatoin

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering or remote sensing.

Experience:
•Experience with troubleshooting greenhouse and phenotyping equipment and data analysis.
•Experience with multispectral/hyperspectral cameras.
•Experience analyzing 3D point cloud images.
•Experience using and programming the Heliospectra greenhouse lighting system.
•Experience with the Phenospex PlantEye scanner and analysis software.
•Experience with the DroughtSpotter irrigation system.

Training, Licenses or Certifications Required: Training on Phenospex phenotyping system. Training on Heliospectra lighting systems. Training on safe autoclave usage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: Advanced knowledge of the Federal Plant Pest Act that gives APHIS the authority to make determinations regarding transgenic plant variety containment requirements, as well as knowledge of all required associated permitting and disposal regulations. Knowledge of Greenhouse phenotyping equipment operations and ability to troubleshoot systems. Understanding of phenotyping data analysis and data analysis software, and proven ability to supervise and work independently and cooperatively with other team members.
Preferred: Knowledge of plant pest identification and control, experience with data analysis and programming languages.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after after close date. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 29, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact IGB HR office at hr@igb.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1020272
Job Category: Research
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