Visiting Fellow - HCS
About The Position
The Urban Food Innovations Team is dedicated to strengthening and reimagining the future of urban agriculture through research, outreach, and hands-on education. This position supports ongoing and emerging research projects that address challenges faced by urban growers — from resource-use efficiency to soil health, protected cultivation, innovative waste recapture, and student-centered learning in agri-food systems. The role contributes to experimental design, field and lab research, data analysis, and community-engaged extension activities that advance sustainable urban food production.
Requirements
- Training or experience in horticulture, crop science, environmental science, sustainable agriculture, or related fields.
- Ability to work in field, greenhouse, and controlled-environment settings.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to engage in hands-on, community-facing activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, establishing, and maintaining research trials in urban and peri-urban environments.
- Collect field, greenhouse, and lab data related to: Vegetable crop management, Irrigation and nutrient management, Cover crops, compost use, and soil health.
- Conduct data entry, statistical analysis, and interpretation to support publications, reports, and presentations.
- Collaborate with graduate students on project planning and execution.
- Support Urban Farm Education Field Days, including preparing demonstrations, organizing materials, and engaging with attendees (growers, students, OSU staff, and community members).
- Participate in on-farm research trials across major Ohio cities (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati).
- Contribute to extension articles, grower-facing fact sheets, and on-farm research reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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Career Level
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