JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: This position will conduct research on fruit crop physiology under the supervision of Dr. Amaya Atucha. Responsibilities include the design and execution of research projects related to the role of environmental stress on the development of cranberry fruit rot disease at the Cranberry Research Station and the Atucha lab in the UW-Madison campus; work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists as part of a national grant on cranberry fruit rot and coordinate research project with collaborators at UMass and Rutgers University; prepare progress reports to present at stakeholder and scientific meetings; and author peer-review scientific publications from research project. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Identifies research problems, designs research methodologies, performs research, and helps to prepare the results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications to help advance research. 25% Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures 25% Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility 15% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities 5% Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information 5% Writes or assists in developing... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/03397E872916487C