CREC Agronomy Research Specialist

Position Information

Position Description & Details:

The Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) is seeking a research specialist to become a member of a dynamic team of scientists and support staff researching the diversity of factors impacting dryland and irrigated agriculture across the region. This position has dual responsibilities of providing both leadership and support for the research program. The selected candidate will provide leadership towards research logistics and assist the Research Agronomist in maintaining the agronomy program at CREC.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include research protocol development, field trial establishment and maintenance, field equipment operation, pesticide applications, data collection and analysis, and reporting. This position will require working outdoors in varying conditions and may require occasional heavy lifting. Duties will require occasional travel to off-station research locations. A qualified candidate must be able to carry out these duties with minimal guidance, once trained.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy or closely related field.
• Experience in field plot research design, field trial establishment, data analysis and interpretation.
• Familiarity with northern plains crops and crop production techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operate agricultural field and research equipment such as tractors or harvesters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and evidence of positive producer interaction.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work within a team.
• General knowledge of computers and capabilities to utilize software for word processing, data management, data analysis, as well as ability to learn field equipment software such as on a harvester or planter.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in an agricultural field related to crops or soil.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate.
• Experience with field crop input applications.
• Familiarity with GIS software
• Experience in workplace leadership

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover letter
• Resume and/or curriculum vitae
• Online application form
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional references

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the state.

NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .