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　　Assistant Scientist

　　Department: 3670010210 NW Research Ext Center Colby

　　Job no: 512620

　　Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)

　　Location: Colby, Kansas

　　Worksite: On-site requirement

　　Categories: Agriculture, Research / Scientific / Grants, CropProduction, Agronomy

　　Pay Grade: 06B

　　About This Role:

　　The Northwest Extension Agronomy program at the Kansas State UniversityNorthwest Research-Extension Center at Colby, Kansas is looking for anAssistant Scientist. This person will be an integral part in conductingapplied research of practical relevance to farmers in the Great Plains.The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership inconducting field operations; use, maintain, repair, and fabricateagricultural machinery; and play a critical role in the collection,analysis, and dissemination of high quality data.

　　Why Join Us:

　　Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid timeoff - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available,please visit:https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

　　We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The universityactively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment andcooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. TheUniversity is dedicated to promoting the Principles ofCommunity.{target="_blank"}

　　What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　B.S. in Agronomy or relatedPreferred Requirements:

　　M.S. or Ph.D. in agronomy or related field (significant experiencein the agricultural industry may be substituted.)Knowledge of agronomy/crop productionExperience with farm machineryExperience with general farming operationsMechanical aptitude in maintenanceRepair and fabrication of machineryExperience with field experimentationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience with data analysis and reportingExperience in preparing scientific reportsOther Requirements:

　　Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the UnitedStates at the time of employmentValid drivers license upon employment. Within 4 months ofemployment, obtain a commercial applicators license with Class 1Aand 10 endorsementsHow to Apply:

　　Please submit the following documents:

　　Letter of interest, resume\' and contact information of threeprofessional referencesScreening of Applications Begins:

　　Immediately and continues until position is filled.

　　Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

　　\$36,965 - \$61,590

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individualswith disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversityamong its employees.

　　Background Screening Statement:

　　In connection with your application for employment, Kansas StateUniversity will procure a Background Screen on you as part of theprocess of considering your candidacy as an employee.

　　Advertised: Dec 21, 2023

　　Application Closes: Open until filled

　　To apply, visithttps://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/512620/assistant-scientist

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