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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Research
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
NERREC
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The individual will (1) provide primary cropping systems logistics and technical research support for all research projects at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center (NERREC); (2) provide research protocol coordination and implementation for all research and demonstration projects at the NERREC; and (3) provide physical and logistical support for all cropping systems at the NERREC. Cropping systems include, but are not limited to, crop establishment, maintenance, irrigation, and harvesting for all research projects and production crops at the NERREC. This position will oversee data collection of all field-scale and plot-scale research conducted at the NERREC. This is a 12-month, full-time position.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field appropriate to the assigned program area.
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. with a concentration in agriculture or closely related degree/work experience. Preference will be given to individuals with experience with plot and field-scale research with rice and soybean crops. Candidates with excellent spreadsheet and data management skills are preferred. The candidate should be able to collaborate with research scientists from multiple academic institutions, USDA-ARS scientists, and industry partners. Candidate must demonstrate strong data management and organizational skills (electronic and hard copy). Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The candidate will collaborate with research scientists from multiple academic institutions, USDA-ARS scientists, and industry professionals. Therefore, excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must have a valid driver's license, experience operating agricultural equipment applicable to row crop production (tractors, sprayers, backhoes, ATVs, etc.), and hold (or can secure) Arkansas licensure as a Non-Commercial Applicator. Candidate must be capable of creating, organizing, and maintaining electronic spreadsheets and physical data (hard copy). The successful applicant must be able to work in an outdoor research environment during summer conditions (i.e., high temperatures and humidity). The employee must be able to perform physical work duties such as lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds. The position requires significant walking and the ability to complete farm work during all climate extremes (hot and cold temperatures extremes).
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$41,000
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Spring Sneed, Regional Accountant,
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports Check The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving, Lifting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Grasping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
