Research Specialist - Journey

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $109K

💻 Research

🗓️ October 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Research Specialist - Journey to assist in developing Valencia-type peanut breeding lines by evaluating yield, seed quality, disease resistance, and drought stress. The role involves planning and executing field and greenhouse experiments, developing phenotyping protocols, managing breeding populations, conducting DNA extraction and genotyping, and performing data analysis including genomic prediction.

Highlights

Develop and evaluate Valencia-type peanut breeding lines for yield, quality, disease resistance, and drought stress.
Plan and design field and greenhouse experiments and data collection protocols.
Develop high-throughput phenotyping methods, including image-based techniques and drone operation.
Conduct DNA extraction, genotyping, and marker-assisted selection.
Execute genomic prediction analyses using computer programming scripts.
Perform greenhouse and field operations such as seeding, transplanting, crossing, harvesting, and storage.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent training and experience.
Preferred skills include statistics, computer programming, molecular biology, and willingness to operate UAV equipment.
Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License with ability to maintain it throughout employment.
Position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $54,162 (at 0.80 FTE) commensurate with experience and includes access to comprehensive benefits.