Research Program Technician
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Researchers
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Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe 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 VicePresident 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 worklife balance.
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Department:
NERREC
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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 fieldscale and plotscale research conducted at the NERREC. This is a 12month fulltime position.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelors degree in Agronomy Plant Science Soil Science Science or a related field.
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 fieldscale 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 USDAARS 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 USDAARS scientists and industry professionals. Therefore excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must have a valid drivers license experience operating agricultural equipment applicable to row crop production (tractors sprayers backhoes ATVs etc. and hold (or can secure) Arkansas licensure as a NonCommercial 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).
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. 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 Universitys 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:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
