Duties Responsibilities Prepare and execute experiments on plant breeding and genetics of Miscanthus. Work will be conducted in the field, greenhouse, growth chamber and office. Make crosses between selected Miscanthus genotypes. This includes propagation and growing of plants in pots in the greenhouse, building and maintaining isolation tubes for crosses, logging crosses made in the lab’s files, making barcode labels, harvesting and processing seed and organizing the storage of seed in seed storage cold rooms. Supervise the cultivation of plants in the field and greenhouse, and propagation of plants in preparation of field trials. This includes the use of tractors and large farm equipment for digging and processing rhizomes for planting, planting new trials and harvesting biomass from large plot trials. Collect data from research experiments, using high-throughput systems that include designing barcodes, setting up and using Bluetooth enabled measuring devices, and linking the collection devices to tablet computers for in-field data collection. Supervise the hiring and work of hourly employees. Manage data files and organize completed files on the local area network. Coordinate and participate in off-campus field experiments with collaborators. Conduct routine maintenance on field plot research equipment. Maintain inventories of supplies, equipment, seed, and plants in the greenhouses. Order supplies as needed.