Crec Agronomy Research Specialist

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 field trial establishment and maintenance, field equipment operation, pesticide applications, data collection and analysis, and coordination of field activities within a team. This position will require working outdoors in varying conditions and may require occasional heavy lifting. Duties will require 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.

• 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 in field plot research design, field trial establishment, data analysis and interpretation

• 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:

The Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) is one of seven NDSU Research Extension Centers and is located approximately 140 miles from the North Dakota State University campus at Fargo. The CREC has four research scientists and four extension specialist positions in the areas of agronomy, livestock environmental management and animal science. Professional and technical staff supports the CREC and NDSU based programs. The general responsibilities of the CREC include research and extension projects that address dryland and irrigated crop production, plant pathology, the soil resource, cropping/tillage systems, crop pest management, beef nutrition and beef production systems, crop and livestock integration, and foundation seedstocks production. The CREC is located in the drift prairie region of North Dakota and conducts research and educational programs for a significant part of North Dakota.

This position is located at the Carrington Research Extension Center near Carrington, North Dakota. Carrington is a thriving rural community of approximately 2,500 people in a widely diversified agricultural production region of east central North Dakota. Carrington has progressive schools (K-12), modern medical services (clinic and hospital), and many recreation opportunities.

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

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.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

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.