Program Associate - UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM : Job Details

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

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:

RIRE | Breeding

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Duties include laboratory and field activities in the rice breeding program. Includes but not limited to: designing field plans, preparing field books, inputting data, data collection (both in laboratory and in field) and analysis using digital tools such as apps in mobile tablet and plant breeding database. Maintaining field and laboratory equipment, preparing seed for planting, planting crops, maintaining crops in field throughout the growing season (levee maintenance, spraying pesticides, irrigation, applying fertilizer), harvesting crops, milling rice, and data summarization. Helps maintain greenhouse and seed storage in working condition.

The employee must be able to perform physical work such as lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds and operate an ATV, tractor with GPS, binder, thresher, planters and a combine harvester. The job also requires walking in the field, pulling weeds and rogueing for off-types in middle of summer. The individual will assist in the variety development program, selecting lines and helping maintain the purity required for all lines in the program and for seed production of new cultivars. The individual will co-author publications and assist in preparing presentations.

Occasional travel to plant, fertilize and harvest off-site location trials. He/she will supervise technicians and temporary/hourly workers.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's in Agriculture related field (agronomy, ag-business and farm management, environmental science, soil science, crop production, crop science, weed science or other related agriculture field) plus 3 years of related professional work experience OR a Master's in an Agriculture related field (agronomy, ag-business and farm management, environmental science, soil science, crop production, crop science, weed science or other related agriculture field).

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five years of professional work experience OR a Master's degree in a related field plus two years of professional work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management. A high level of technical competence. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgements, and work independently. Ability to relate and respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates and clientele. Ability to obtain FAA Remote Pilot Certificate to fly drone in and off- stations.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

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:

Dr.Christian De Guzman

Assistant Professor

[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Grasping, Lifting, Sitting, Standing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes