Assistant Professor – Agronomy Conrad, MT
About The Position
The research assignment of this position is expected to build a field-oriented research program to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of dryland and irrigated crop production systems in the Golden Triangle area of Montana. Research areas may include nutrient management, irrigation and crop water use, and cropping systems for cereal, pulse, oilseed, and alternative crops. Precision agriculture technology and other specialized areas of agronomy may be explored to address the agronomic concerns of the “Golden Triangle”. Opportunities exist to participate in graduate student mentoring, guest lecturing on campus, and collaboration with other faculty members on MSU campus as well as other research centers. Securing extramural funds from the state, regional and national agencies as well as the agricultural industry will be expected to support the research program. Outreach to producers and other stakeholders and service to the Department, College, University, and scientific community are expected.
Requirements
- Work in the field.
- Navigate uneven terrain on foot.
- Work in inclement weather.
- Move up to 60 pounds on occasion.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Responsibilities
- Build a field-oriented research program to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of dryland and irrigated crop production systems
- Research areas including nutrient management, irrigation and crop water use, and cropping systems for cereal, pulse, oilseed, and alternative crops
- Participate in graduate student mentoring
- Guest lecturing on campus
- Collaboration with other faculty members on MSU campus as well as other research centers
- Securing extramural funds from the state, regional and national agencies as well as the agricultural industry to support the research program
- Outreach to producers and other stakeholders
- Service to the Department, College, University, and scientific community
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
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Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
