Jobs in the Potato Industry: Oregon State University - Asst Prof Potato Var Dev Breed & Gene and Extension

This position will provide leadership for statewide potato breeding, genetics and molecular biology research program focused on the genetic improvement of potato varieties in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Research emphasis will be on genetic characterization of advanced lines and varieties, germplasm development and collaborative work with others to improve traits for arthropod, nematode, and disease resistance, value-added processing, and nutritional/nutrient quality of the Oregon germplasm. Other scientists in Corvallis, HAREC, and other branch experiment stations will cooperate in these efforts and support day-to-day operations of molecular program efforts. The incumbent is expected to also contribute to professional knowledge in genetics, cytogenetics, genomics, and/or molecular breeding, as well as student training and teaching.

The Oregon program is undertaken in cooperation with the Tri-State Potato Variety Development team (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho) focused on developing new potato cultivars adapted to the Pacific Northwest. Variety development activities will be conducted primarily at the HAREC site. Research may be done with grower cooperators in commercial fields as appropriate. Active partners in this program include university, industry, and USDA personnel.