Job Description

About This Role:

The Northwest Extension Agronomy program at the Kansas State University Northwest Research-Extension Center at Colby, Kansas is looking for an Assistant Scientist. This person will be an integral part in conducting applied research of practical relevance to farmers in the Great Plains. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership in conducting field operations; use, maintain, repair, and fabricate agricultural machinery; and play a critical role in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of high quality data.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Agronomy or related

    • Preferred Requirements: 

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in agronomy or related field (significant experience in the agricultural industry may be substituted.)
  • Knowledge of agronomy/crop production
  • Experience with farm machinery
  • Experience with general farming operations
  • Mechanical aptitude in maintenance
  • Repair and fabrication of machinery
  • Experience with field experimentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting
  • Experience in preparing scientific reports

    • Other Requirements:

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
  • Valid drivers license upon employment. Within 4 months of employment, obtain a commercial applicators license with Class 1A and 10 endorsements
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