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Position (posted 1/19/10):Half-time Extension Associate position available in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.  This new position provides technical leadership to the new national Grape Community of Practice, including coordination of activities, communication between project participants, and content development.  This project will offer state and regionally relevant, science-based information on grape production.  B.S. degree in Horticulture or Viticulture and one year experience with project management, leadership and delegating responsibilities is required.  Preferred:  M.S. degree in Horticulture or Viticulture; experience with viticulture and grape production and  significant knowledge of computer applications including wikis and social networking; several years of experience with project management, leadership and delegation.  Apply online at jobs.okstate.edu Go to the link and type in" Extension Associate" in the Approved Position Title for more information. Application deadline February 28 , 2010.

Position (posted 1/4/10): A ½ time MS Graduate Research Position in ornamental flower breeding is available Summer 2010. The successful candidate will use traditional breeding techniques for plant improvement with focus on tissue culture, genetic manipulation, and hybridizations
Further information: submit an email to Dr. Dunn; bruce.dunn@okstate.edu
To apply for admission:  you must submit the following materials to the Graduate College: 1) a completed application form and application fee, 2) official copies of transcripts from any school you previously attended, 3) official GRE scores (school code 6546, dept. code 0109), 4) three letters of recommendation from faculty who are acquainted with your academic abilities, 5) a statement of research and career interests, and 6) international applicants must submit official scores from the TOEFL exam. The minimum required TOEFL score is 570 (paper) or 88 (iBT).  Additional information and links to online forms are available at the following address:  http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/

Position Title: (posted 12/23/2009) Student Assistant- Distance Ed is a temporary position available through May 2010 at Oklahoma State University in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department, contingent upon available funding. The position may be extended based on performance and continued availability of funding. The student filling this position will be responsible for assisting the development and implementation of a distance education graduate course in temperature stress physiology for about 10 hours per week. Hours are flexible and may include some evening or weekend duties (which can be addressed by remote connection). Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills (including graphics), and experience using D2L course management software. This is not a programming position. Plant science/physiology/biochemistry background is highly desirable. Individual must be reliable and results-oriented. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply, send resume, transcripts, and contact information for three references to Jeff Anderson (jeff.anderson@okstate.edu). OSU is an AA/EEO E-Verify employer committed to multicultural diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

Position Title: (posted 11/22/09) GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP: Have you ever thought about graduate school? Did you know you could get paid while pursuing a M.S. degree in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department? CHECK US OUT at http://www.hortla.okstate.edu/hortla/graduateprogram.htm ! Further your education at Oklahoma State University under the direction of nationally recognized faculty located in the state’s premier education community. Stillwater, Oklahoma is one of America’s top micropolitan areas offering excellent schools, low crime rate, low cost of living, recreational and cultural opportunities. Half-time M.S. graduate assistantships are available to study in the following areas:
Stress and Postharvest Physiology
Turfgrass Science
Vegetables
Ornamentals
Fruit and Nut Crops Pharmacology
Phytochemistry
Extraction Science
Landscape Architecture

Out-of-state tuition is waived and medical benefits are available at no cost to the students. Stipends begin at $15,000/year. Additional performance-based enhancement scholarships are also available. Additional information concerning the department and faculty is available at http://www.hortla.okstate.edu/. Contact Dr. Jeff Anderson for additional information at Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, email jeff.anderson@okstate.edu, phone 405-744-5422. Information concerning O.S.U. Graduate College and an online application is available at http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/. Information concerning the city of Stillwater is available at http://www.stillwater.ok.us/.

 

Horticulture Related

Position:Urban Forestry Assistant, Level 1 with the City of Austin.(Posted 12/8/09) For more information visit the website: https://www.austincityjobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1259851136444

Position: Extension Educator: Horticulture/4-H Youth Development, Oklahoma County.(Posted 12/9/09) Position provides educational leadership to adult and youth horticulture programs at the county level including all aspects of home and commercial horticulture. The position will be available on or after February 1, 2010. Salary: Beginning annual salary for entry level educators who have a master's degree is $35,500 and $32,500 with a bachelor's degree. Starting salary will be based on education and relevant prior experience. visit the website for more information: http://hr.dasnr.okstate.edu/documents/oces-vacancy-announcements/09-21%20Oklahoma%20Hort-4-H.pdf

 

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Turfgrass

Position: Turfgrass Research Manager with TruGreen Company, Dublin, OH .(Posted 1/25/10) Review of applications will begin April 1, 2010.

 

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