Research Associate I

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r**Research Associate I**

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r**Posting Number:** SP004841P

r**Division/College:** College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

r**Department:** Plant Sciences

r**Location:** Kimberly

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r**Posting Context Statement:**

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The Department of Plant Sciences seeks candidates for a Research

Associate I. The primary responsibility is to oversee and manage

research activities in the field, laboratory, on-farm, and greenhouse

for the Forage Agronomy and Irrigation Management Programs. The

incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day research activities,

planning and conducting experiments, data collection and analysis, and

providing summaries of the research. The position will be supported by

the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

rr**Position Overview:**

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Performs research activities and analysis; implements and evaluates

research procedures and data. Records observations and measurements then

reports results. Responsible for analyzing and preparing results for

publication. Works under general supervision with a certain degree of

creativity and latitude. May supervise junior research personnel.

Duties may include:

- Provide technical support in planning and/or designing of scientific

projects, studies, or applications

- Plan and conduct research and analysis of scientific data

- Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and

limits

- Identify and evaluating scientific samples and determining need for

further testing

- Develop recommendations and/or providing solutions, standards, and

protocol to a wide range of difficult problems

- Plan, design, develop, monitor and/or evaluate portions of a

scientific project, study, or application

- Provide scientific evaluations/assessments

- Research, implement, standardize, and evaluate new procedures

- Maintain detailed records of results and prepares written reports

acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agencies

- Other duties as assigned

rr**Required Experience:**

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- Two years of post-bachelors research experience related to the

domain of this position

rr**Required Education:**

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- Bachelors Degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science,

agriculture, agricultural engineering, water resources, agricultural

technology or related disciplines

rr**Required Other:**

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- Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy

requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

rr**Additional Preferred:**

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- Masters Degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agriculture,

agricultural engineering, water resources, agricultural technology

or related disciplines

- Experience working on forage quality analysis using NIRS or wet

chemistry methods

- Experience of using soil and water sensors and handling big data

- Experience with field research, experimental design, data collection

and analysis

- Proficiency in using statistical analytical software (e.g., R, SAS)

- Experience with technical writing and presentation and other

professional contributions

rr**Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:**

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- May be required to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty,

hot or cold conditions outdoors)

- Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing

up to 50 pounds

rr**Degree Requirement:**

rListed degree qualification is required at time of hire

rr**FLSA Status:** Exempt

r**Employee Category:** Exempt

r**Pay Range:** \$55,000 or higher depending on experience.

r**Type of Appointment:** \_of_Appointment

r**FTE:**

1.0

r**Full Time/P art Time:** Full Time

r**Funding:** This position is contingent upon the continuation of work

and/or funding.

r**A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this

vacancy:** Uncertain

r**Posting Date:** 04/21/2025

r**Closing Date:**

r**Open Until Filled:** Yes

r**Special Instructions to Applicants:**

Applications received by May 5, 2025, will receive first consideration.

Along with your online application, write a [**letter of

qualification**](

addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications

listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, transcripts,

and names & contact information for at least three (3) professional

references.

For questions, please contact:

Pramod Acharya

Plant Sciences

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