Program Associate

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

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.

The Program Associate will be responsible for implementing machine learning models and conducting statistical analysis using a variety of agricultural data. The Program Associate will be expected to manage their research independently, supervise students, and conduct statistical consulting.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in statistics plus three (3) years of experience conducting machine-learning-related research OR a related master’s degree in statistics is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Python AND R
• Experience with Linear Mixed Models
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence
• Expertise working in Big Data
• Familiarity with LaTeX
• Experience with agricultural and plant breeding data

Responsibilities

• Implementing machine learning models
• Conducting statistical analysis using a variety of agricultural data
• Manage their research independently
• Supervise students
• Conduct statistical consulting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level