Agricultural Specialist I

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking an Agricultural Specialist I to support applied research and outreach efforts at the intersection of wildlife conservation and agricultural landscapes. This position is part of the Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Relationships program led by Dr. Adam Janke and plays a key role in advancing research that informs conservation practices across agricultural systems. This is a hands-on, field-focused position ideal for candidates interested in wildlife ecology, conservation, and agricultural sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology or related field
Experience conducting bird monitoring on farms
Experience conducting acoustic recording unit (ARU) surveys
Experience conducting geospatial analysis in GIS or related technologies

Responsibilities

Support data collection across multiple applied research and outreach projects focused on conservation and agricultural systems
Conduct wildlife studies within working agricultural landscapes
Manage, enter, and maintain datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and data quality
Maintain, troubleshoot, and organize field equipment used for data collection
Coordinate and manage landowner permissions to support field-based research activities
Collaborate with graduate students and undergraduate staff to ensure efficient and effective data collection
Identify, evaluate, and monitor appropriate locations for field-based research
Conduct GIS analyses to support project planning, implementation, and evaluation
Analyze data and contribute to reports, summaries, and project documentation
Consult with project leadership on research findings