Job Summary:
Dr. Randy Jackson’s Grassland Ecology Lab in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences is hiring a research specialist to develop, design, and conduct one or more research projects and organize daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.
The candidate will be responsible for the collection of data relating to greenhouse gas fluxes, agronomic performance, soil carbon stocks, and soil health parameters from large, experimental field plot studies and farm-scale paired-field studies.
Responsibilities:
Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.
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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Agronomy, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field
Qualifications:
At least 2 years experience in on-farm research.
Highly qualified candidates will have experience coordinating experiments, collecting soil samples, measuring greenhouse gases, and training student workers.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather situations.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
Candidates for this position must be comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds.
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How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the `Apply Now’ button at the Jobs@UW website. The application consists of a cover letter; a current resume/CV; and contact information for three professional references.
Contact:
Gregg Sanford
[email protected]
608-890-0739
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Specialist(RE047)
Department(s):
A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/PLANT & AGROECOSYSTEM SCI
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:
291690-AS
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