Research Field Technician
University of Arkansas System Division of AgricultureAbout the role
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Type of Position:
Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture
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Job Type:
Regular
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Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe 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.
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Department:
Research Agronomy
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Research Agronomy program is searching for an individual to assume a 12-month, benefits eligibleposition located at the newly constructed Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center (NERREC).
This position is responsible for collecting and organizing agronomic data to assess the value of different
production practices for Arkansas farms. This includes, but is not limited to:
• alternative rice irrigation methods, including furrow-irrigated rice (FIR) and alternate wetting and
drying (AWD) rice
• soybean agronomic research
• collaboration with extension specialists and other researchers, both internal and external
A major focus of this position will be assisting with research trials, both on-station and on-farm. The on farm
trials will work with producers to implement new technologies on their farm. Duties will include but
are not limited to assisting with equipment installation, data collection, and planting and management of
field trials, which includes spraying, irrigating, weeding, and harvesting. The candidate will be
responsible for collaborating with University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA) faculty
and staff, outside researchers, and industry cooperators to help build a next-level research program that is highly regarded by our clientele. Our team will pay extra attention to detail and provide high quality and unbiased results to all clientele. The candidate will also be responsible for assisting with post-harvest
sample processing, including rice and soybean harvest indices.
The candidate will operate in conjunction with the Program Associate and other personnel in the
planning and execution of programs. Integrity and personal accountability are key to success in this role.
Responsibility:
40% Logistical support – oversee plot and field work, troubleshooting
50% Data collection –
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