Research Associate I, Cropping Systems Agronomy

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