Research Field Technician Apply
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Temporary Hourly
Employment Category
Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?
Yes
Work Hours/Week: 20-40
Overtime Eligible?
Yes
Position Location
Fruita, CO
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
No
Description of Work Unit
The Integrated Cropping System research program at the Western Colorado Research Center in Fruita is part of the Western Colorado Research Center, encompassing the Orchard Mesa Research Station, Organic Agricultural Research Station at Rogers Mesa, and the Grand Valley Research Station (Fruita).
Search Contact Email
sri.pinnamaneni@colostate.edu
Position Summary
The Agricultural Research Field Technician will be supported by various projects funded by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Colorado Water Center, Colorado Water Conservation Board, and Trout Unlimited.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide assistance to WCRC-GV and its partners, in the evaluation of alfalfa and corn cultivars for deficit irrigation, forage sample collection, processing, soil sampling, water sample collection in lysimeters, irrigation and evapotranspiration data collection, crop yields, soil assessments, weed management, preliminary data analysis, equipment maintenance and other tasks associated with various research projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS: The Research Field Technician will be supervised by Dr. Sri Pinnamaneni at the Western Colorado Research Center - Grand Valley (WCRC-GV). Additional guidance for the position will be provided by WCRC-GV staff and farmer-stakeholders supporting the project. The position requires effective working relations with agricultural and environmental stakeholders.
Position Minimum Qualifications
- Completed or pursuing a degree in Natural Resources Management, Soil and Crop Sciences, or closely related fields.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Experience with basic spreadsheet data (i.e., MS Excel)
- Willingness to learn to work with basic vendor-supplied programs and other data management software unique to field equipment.
- Willingness to collaborate in a team environment on a multitude of tasks that may change weekly
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
- Previous experience in research farms
- Experience with data recording, handling, and analysis
Department
Western Colorado Research Center
Salary Range
up to $20.00 per hour
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU's Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf
Close Date: 02/14/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Apply by emailing your current resume to: sri.pinnamaneni@colostate.edu. Please also include contact information for 1 to 3 references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
Background Check Policy Statement
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Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Job Duty Category: Research Field Work
Duty/Responsibility
Assist with establishing research trials
Plot planting and maintenance
Data collection and entry
Equipment operation and maintenance
- Sample processing
Minimum References Required
3
Maximum References Required
3
