The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) is recruiting to hire a field manager of wheat and barley breeding trials and research projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preparation, planting, maintenance, and harvest of research nurseries; Collection of agronomic data; Weigh, analyze, clean, package, ship and inventory seed stocks; Application of agrichemicals such as fertilizers, fungicides, pesticides and herbicides; Maintenance and operation of farm and research equipment and an irrigation system; Developing disease inoculum in the lab and assisting with greenhouse projects and general maintenance; Maintaining and ordering field supplies; Providing technical support and training to other personnel and students conducting research in the program; Working with project leader and other program members in formulating and implementing effective and efficient work plans for conducting research to meet the needs and missions of the research program; Recognizing and prioritizing research needs, working cooperatively with other team members, and directing and instructing others on proper means and methods for accurately and safely meeting the research tasks and objectives.