Biology: Greenhouse Manager to oversee the operations of several greenhouses and the university farm for the Biology Department.
The Greenhouse Manger will:
- Provide greenhouse support, plant propagation and care for several faculty researchers in plant biology, and for the Food Institute and Farm.
- Manage and maintain teaching collections of plants in Boyd and Pearson Greenhouses for use in botany teaching labs.
- Ensure proper lighting, watering, temperature and humidity controls for plants used in teaching, research, and the university farm.
- Apply treatments for plant pests and diseases as required.
- Train and supervise student employees in the greenhouse.
- Order and maintain supplies needed for greenhouse operations (soils, containers, fertilizers, pesticides).
Required: Bachelor’s degree in botany, horticulture, or closely related field, and two years of greenhouse work experience.
Consideration may be given to candidates with a master’s degree in botany, horticulture, or closely related field and two years of greenhouse work or manager experience; or bachelor’s degree in botany, horticulture, or closely related field and four years of greenhouse work or manager experience.
Submit cover letter and resume to https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/502206/greenhouse-manager. Inquiries may be directed to Jonathan Bauer at bauerjt@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin August 28, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
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