We are hiring a Field Facility Manager, Turfgrass Science in the Department of Horticultural Science!
This position will support the management of research protocols under the general direction and oversight of the Project Investigator, as well as performing experimental procedures directed by other turfgrass researchers on the team. This position primarily contributes to the field maintenance of The Turfgrass Research, Outreach and Education Center (TROE) at the University of Minnesota. This site includes both a USGA specification research green, a native soil research green, turfgrass research plots and turfgrass breeding nurseries, as well as an automated rain-out shelter that is used for research on turfgrass water-use and drought tolerance. In addition to facilities at TROE, other turfgrass research sites are located around the state of Minnesota. In the winter months, this position also includes maintenance of turfgrass research in controlled environments such as in the greenhouse and growth chambers.
Please apply online through the UMN Employment Portal, Job ID 372743.
We will begin reviewing applications on April 6. For more information about this position, please contact Dominic Petrella, Assistant Professor ([email protected]).