Working Title : Research Associate I - Potato Crop Management
Position Location : Center, Colorado
Position Summary : Support Field and laboratory activities for the soil fertility and agronomic work at SLVRC. Requires combination of field and laboratory skills and knowledge of the analytical methodologies.
Required Job Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree, OR Associate's degree plus 2 years of professional work experience, OR High School Diploma (or GED) plus four years of professional experience. Degree(s) and / or professional experience with an emphasis in field crop production.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet the physical demands of this position that include heavy lifting (50 lbs. on a frequent basis; manual dexterity; stooping; kneeling; crouching; and handling.
- Willingness and ability to work in adverse field conditions
- Basic computer skills and experience with MS Office
- Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
- Private Applicator Pesticide License, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Job Qualifications :
Completed BS. in a relevant sub-discipline of Agricultural Sciences (e.g. Horticulture, Soil and Crop Sciences, Agricultural Biology or Water Sciences)Knowledge, understanding and ability to advance SLV production systems impacting Colorado agriculture and the environment.Demonstrated experience in research and extension that includes the areas of horticultural production, agroecology and / or regenerative agriculture.Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships within the university, Engagement with outside cooperators.Essential Duties :
Job Duty Category : Supervision
Supervises non-student hourly employees to collect data in the field and in the laboratory.Field data collection includes petiole sampling for nutrient analysis, tuber sampling for evaluation of tuber bulking.End of season harvest to determine treatment effect on yield.Job Duty Category : Research
Help in field layout of experimental plots.Inputs all data collected into excel spreadsheet, and into SAS statistical program.Apply fertilizer, water, and plant / harvest experimental plots on / off station.EEO Statement : Colorado State University provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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