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Visiting Scholar
The Ohio State University
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Posted: 23-May-26
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R151537
The Visiting Scholar provides technical and scholarly support for the barley breeding and genetics program, contributing to laboratory, greenhouse, and field operations. This role supports all stages of crop production, data collection, and sample processing, with significant involvement during peak planting and harvesting seasons.
Essential Duties
Support field operations including seed packaging, planting, plot maintenance, note-taking, data entry, harvesting, and post-harvest processing
Assist with greenhouse operations, including planting, maintaining, and harvesting plant materials
Conduct analytical laboratory procedures on field-derived samples
Maintain accurate records of experimental data and observations
Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of field equipment such as tractors, planters, combine harvesters, threshers, seed treaters, and other small farm equipment
Ensure proper handling and organization of plant materials and research samples across lab, greenhouse, and field environments
Collaborate with faculty and research staff to support breeding program objectives and seasonal workflow demands
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in plant science, agronomy, biology, or a related field
Experience working with plants in field and greenhouse environments
Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor conditions during peak field seasons